Good to know! Gutta-percha is a name for a set of trees, mostly of the genus Palaquium, noted for their latex, or the rigid natural latex produced from the sap of these trees, particularly from Palaquium gutta. During the second half of the 19th century, gutta-percha was used for myriad domestic and industrial purposes, and it became a household word. In particular, it was needed as insulation for underwater telegraph cables, which led to unsustainable harvesting and a collapse of the supply. The word 'gutta-percha' comes from the plant's name in Malay, getah perca, which translates as "percha sap". Gutta percha Read original post here: https://local.google.com/place?id=9845698472642226705&use=posts&lpsid=CIHM0ogKEICAgIDj-LOnvQE
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