Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Cyperus papyrus
- Genus
- Cyperus
- Family
- Cyperaceae
- Found in India
- Tamil Nadu, Sikkim
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Leaf characters
- Arrangement
- Alternate
Typical of the Cyperaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.
Flower & fruit characters
Typical of the Cyperaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.
About Papyrus
Papyrus (Cyperus papyrus) is a plant belonging to the Cyperaceae family (Sedge family). Members of this family are generally characterised by 3-ranked narrow linear leaves, spikelet clusters flower clusters, achene fruit. It is usually grown in outdoor settings.
Botanical family
Cyperaceae
Sedge family
Papyrus belongs to the Cyperaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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