laticifer

UK
/ˈlætɪsɪfə/
US
/ˈlætɪsɪfɚ/
laticifernoun
laticifers
pl
UK
/ˈlætɪsɪfə/
US
/ˈlætɪsɪfɚ/
Translations
The laticifer is responsible for producing latex in plants.
Латисцифер отвечает за производство латекса в растениях.
Definitions
A type of plant cell or tissue that contains latex, a milky fluid found in certain plants.
The laticifer cells in the rubber tree are responsible for producing the latex used in making rubber products.
Synonyms
latex vessel
latex cell
laticiferous cell
laticiferous vessel
latex tube