Rubber tree plants are a tropical species native to Asia and have their given name because their bark produces latex, a milky ...

Latex sap from rubber trees is in high demand from dozens of industries, including car tires. This high demand has caused deforestation and displacement of farmers in Cambodia. Some mattress ...

Gutta-percha, created by boiling the sap of the Malayan gutta tree, was similar to rubber but lacked rubber's elasticity. Malleable when heated, it hardened at room temperature but remained flexible.