CyperaceaeW/C = Wild Collected |
Cyperus papyrus L.
- Common Name: Papyrus, Bulrush, Paper Plant
- Family: Cyperaceae Juss.
- Country of Origin: North & Tropical Africa
- Habitat:
- Description: Papyrus, the ancient writing paper of Egypt, was made from thin strips of stem pith pressed together while still wet. The species is now used primarily as an aquatic ornamental due to near extinction of its native habitat.
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 Accession Data:- Accession # 198500175
- Source: Unknown
- Accession Date: 12-31-1985
- Bench: 1116 - AFR:Eastern Cape C
- Qty: 4 confirmed on 02-01-2012
Classification:- Division: Magnoliophyta
- Class: Liliopsida
- SubClass: commelinids
- Order: Poales
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- Family: Cyperaceae
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