Division: Magnoliophyta

Family: Cyperaceae

Specific Epithet: Cyperus papyrus

Common Name: Egyptian Paper Plant

Ethnobotanical/Economic Uses: Used for making parchment and reed constucted boats in Egypt since 2750 BC.

Cultural Requirements: Tropical.

Origin: Egypt

Number of Specimens: Cluster of plants in Conservatory.

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