Latex

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Latex harvesting from a tree
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Latex harvesting from a tree
Another photo showing latex harvesting
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Another photo showing latex harvesting
Clothing made of latex
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Clothing made of latex

Latex is the sap of a certain type of trees. It was used to make rubber. Brazil, in particular the city of Manaus grew rich on latex. Today, rubber can be produced synthetically.

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