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rubber plant

/ˈrʌbər plænt/

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/ˈrʌbər plænt/B1formal
  • ruРаспространенное название Ficus elastica, популярного комнатного растения с крупными, глянцевыми, темно-зелеными листьями, родом из тропических регионов Азии.

A common name for Ficus elastica, a popular houseplant with large, glossy, dark green leaves, native to tropical regions of Asia.

  1. HouseplantA2formal

    A popular indoor plant (Ficus elastica) with large, thick, glossy leaves, native to Asia.

    ruКомнатное растение

    • She placed a rubber plant in the corner of her living room.
    • Rubber plants are easy to care for and thrive in indirect light.
    • The rubber plant's leaves need to be dusted regularly.
  2. Source of rubberB1formal

    Any plant, especially trees of the genus Hevea, from which natural rubber is obtained.

    ruКаучуконос

    • The rubber plant is cultivated in plantations for latex production.
    • Natural rubber is harvested from rubber plants by tapping.
    • Rubber plants are economically important in tropical regions.