Papyrus

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Papyrus is a tall, grass-like plant that grows in warm, swampy areas, especially around rivers and lakes. It was once very important in ancient Egypt, where people used its stems to make a paper-like material for writing. Besides being a part of history, papyrus also helps protect water edges by holding the soil in place and giving animals a place to live.

Names

Scientific
   Cyperus papyrus
English
   Nile grass
   Paper reed
   Papyrus
   Papyrus sedge

Taxonomy

Order
   Poales
Family
   Cyperaceae
Genus
   Cyperus
Species
   Cyperus papyrus (Papyrus)

Crop categories

Fiber crops
Ornamental plants
Subtropical crops
Tropical crops

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