Latex plants are plants that produce a milky white liquid called latex. This liquid is a complex mixture of substances, including rubber, resins, waxes, and alkaloids. Latex is produced by many different plant families, but it is most commonly found in the following families:
* Euphorbiaceae (spurges)
* Apocynaceae (dogbanes)
* Asclepiadoideae (milkweeds)
* Moraceae (mulberries)
* Papaveraceae (poppies)
Latex is a protective substance that plants produce in response to injury. It can help to seal wounds, deter herbivores, and fight off infections.
Here are some of the different types of latex:
Rubber latex:
This is the most common type of latex, and it is the source of natural rubber. Rubber latex is produced by the Pará rubber tree (Hevea brasiliensis).
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Opium latex:
This type of latex is produced by the opium poppy (Papaver somniferum). Opium latex contains alkaloids, including morphine and codeine, which have pain-relieving properties.
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Image of Opium poppy |
Chicle latex:
This type of latex is produced by the sapodilla tree (Manilkara zapota). Chicle latex is used to make chewing gum.
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Image of Sapodilla tree |
Balata latex:
This type of latex is produced by the bullet tree (Manilkara bidentata). Balata latex is used to make golf balls and other sporting goods.
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Image of Bullet tree |
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Image of Bullet tree |
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