Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
seringueira
Noun
se-rin-GWAY-rah
Definition
A tree known for its rubber-producing qualities, primarily found in South America.
Examples
- The seringueira plays a vital role in the rubber industry.
- In South America, seringueiras are often cultivated in plantations for their latex.
- Many animals are known to inhabit the areas where seringueiras grow.
Meaning
The seringueira, or rubber tree, is an important source of natural rubber, which is harvested from its latex sap.
Synonyms
- Rubber tree
- Hevea brasiliensis
- Latex tree