About Papyrus
Cyperus papyrus, better known by the common names papyrus sedge, papyrus, 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, forming tall stands of reed-like swamp vegetation in shallow water. In nature, it grows in full sun, in flooded swamps, and on lake margins throughout Africa (where it is native), Madagascar, and the Mediterranean region. It has been introduced to tropical regions worldwide, such as the Indian subcontinent, South America, and the Caribbean.
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Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Cyperus papyrus
- Genus
- Cyperus
- Family
- CYPERACEAE
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Cyperaceae
Sedge family
Papyrus belongs to the Cyperaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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