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Why do latex come out from plants?

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It's the sap found naturally within the tree. Consider it to be the blood of the tree if you will. However latex is only found in some species of trees.

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Latex is made from the sap of a certain tree, and that's just the way it is. Like amber coming from pine tree resin.

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