Rubber, latex
The latex extracted from the phloem ("inner bark" or bast) of the rubber tree. It is the main source of natural rubber.
Also known as: Pará rubber tree; Sharinga tree; Seringueira; Rubber plant; Rubber tree latex; Natural rubber
- Term type: Crop
- Units: kg
- Scientific name: Hevea brasiliensis
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HESTIA Glossary