Cyperus papyrus - Wikipedia
Cyperus papyrus, better known by the common names papyrus, [2] papyrus sedge, paper reed, Indian matting plant, or Nile grass, is a species of aquatic flowering plant belonging to the sedge family Cyperaceae. It is a tender herbaceous perennial, native to Africa, [3] and forms tall stands of reed-like swamp vegetation in shallow water.
Papyrus - Wikipedia
Papyrus (/ pəˈpaɪrəs / pə-PY-rəs) is a material similar to thick paper that was used in ancient times as a writing surface. It was made from the pith of the papyrus plant, Cyperus papyrus, a wetland sedge. [1] .
Papyrus | Definition, History, & Facts | Britannica
Oct 18, 2024 · Papyrus is a grasslike aquatic plant that has woody, bluntly triangular stems and grows up to 4.6 m (about 15 feet) high in quietly flowing water up to 90 cm (3 feet) deep. The triangular stem can grow to a width of as much as 6 cm. The papyrus plant is now often used as a pool ornamental in warm areas or in conservatories.
The Papyrus Plant: From Writing Material to Sacred Symbol
Oct 19, 2024 · The papyrus plant, known scientifically as Cyperus papyrus, is a tall, aquatic plant that has been a cornerstone of ancient Egyptian civilization. It holds great significance not only as a practical resource but also as a symbol of life and rebirth in the rich tapestry of …
Papyrus in Ancient Egypt - The Metropolitan Museum of Art
A member of the sedge family, the papyrus (Cyperus papyrus) was an integral feature of the ancient Nilotic landscape, essential to the ancient Egyptians in both the practical and symbolic realms. Needing shallow fresh water or water-saturated earth to grow, dense papyrus thickets were found in the marshes of the Nile Delta and also in the low ...
Cyperus papyrus (Egyptian Paper Reed, Giant Papyrus, Paper …
Papyrus is a large, emergent, aquatic perennial sedge from Africa that produces rhizomes covered in thick, black scales. It grows 10-15 feet high with unusual feather duster type heads composed of thin rays and elongated bracts. In NC it is used as a container plant or annual. It needs boggy soil or standing water in full sun to partial shade.
Papyrus, Cyperus papyrus - Wisconsin Horticulture
Papyrus is a vigorous grower that can grow up to 16 feet tall in its native habitat but the ornamental selections are typically a more modest 3-6 feet. This herbaceous perennial produces just a few basal leaves and many strong, deep green, triangular (3-sided) stems (culms) from woody rhizomes.
Papyrus-Making in Egypt - The Metropolitan Museum of Art
In ancient Egypt, texts could be written on papyrus in hieroglyphs, hieratic script, or Demotic script, and later papyrus was used in Greek , Coptic, Latin, Aramaic, and Arabic documents. With minor variations, the papyrus roll was produced essentially the same way throughout its approximately 4,000-year history.
Cyperus papyrus (papyrus) | CABI Compendium - CABI Digital …
Cyperus papyrus is a fast-growing perennial sedge native to central Africa and the Nile Valley, and has been introduced, often as an ornamental species, to other warm parts of the world. It can form dense and extensive wetland stands and grows either rooted in shallow water or in large, free-floating clumps.
NParks | Cyperus papyrus - National Parks Board
Emergent aquatic or marginal sedge, up to 3m height. Tall, impressive shrub for large water features with calm water (50cm depth).Leaves reduced, at base of culms. Stems triangular in cross-section, main stems topped by wiry heads of shiny green stalks to form flowering heads. Flowers small, pale brown. Flower heads droop with age.