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    Glossary Ficus elastica

    species of fig plant known as the Rubber Tree

    Ficus elastica, commonly known as the Rubber Plant or Rubber Tree, is a species of plant in the fig genus, native to Southeast Asia. It is widely cultivated as an ornamental houseplant due to its attractive, glossy leaves and its ability to thrive in indoor environments. The plant produces a milky latex that was historically used to make rubber before synthetic alternatives became prevalent.

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