rubber tree

• Тропическое дерево (Hevea brasiliensis), выращиваемое ради латекса, который используется для производства натурального каучука. Термин также может относиться к любому дереву, дающему млечный сок, используемый для получения каучука.

A tropical tree (Hevea brasiliensis) cultivated for its latex, which is used to produce natural rubber. The term can also refer to any tree that produces a milky sap used for rubber.

1. Tropical tree producing latexB1formal

   A tropical tree (Hevea brasiliensis) native to the Amazon rainforest, cultivated for its latex sap which is used to produce natural rubber.

   Каучуковое дерево

   • Rubber trees are primarily grown in Southeast Asia for commercial latex production.
   • The farmer tapped the rubber tree to collect the white sap.
   • Rubber trees require a hot, humid climate to thrive.

2. Houseplant (Ficus elastica)A2informal

   A popular ornamental houseplant, also known as the rubber plant, with large, glossy, dark green leaves.

   Фикус каучуконосный

   • I bought a rubber tree for my living room because it's easy to care for.
   • The rubber tree in the corner has grown over six feet tall.
   • She waters her rubber tree once a week.