Is the rubber tree fruit edible? A definitive guide to its toxicity
                                
                                
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                                Most natural rubber is sourced from the *Hevea brasiliensis* tree, a species known for producing highly toxic fruit containing cyanogenic compounds. So, is the rubber tree fruit edible? For humans, consumption is extremely dangerous unless subjected to specialized, extensive processing.