From what tree did native americans derive the gum-like resin that would inspire today's chewing gum?

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29 February, 23:15

From what tree did native americans derive the gum-like resin that would inspire today's chewing gum?

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Tori Tapia · Answer 1

The tree from which the native Americans derive the gum-like resin that would inspire today's chewing gum is: Sapodilla trees

Native Americans utilize the sap of sapodilla trees called Chicle as a substance to be chewed and cleaned up their teet since it has a unique taste and rubbery texture.