Rubber Tree (Noun)
Meaning
Small genus of South American trees yielding latex; "rubber trees are usually cultivated in plantations".
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The rubber tree is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, particularly in the Amazon rainforest.
- Rubber trees are often grown on plantations in Southeast Asia, where the climate and geography are well-suited for their cultivation.
- The rubber tree, Hevea brasiliensis, is the primary source of natural rubber and has been cultivated for centuries.
- Brazil is home to many rubber tree plantations, which export latex to countries around the world.
- Rubber trees can grow up to 30 meters tall and have a lifespan of around 25 years when cultivated for latex production.