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Cyperus papyrus, African Shrub
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Nearby a bench
A nice tall example of Cyperus Papyrus grew near a bench. And yes, this is the kind of plant, the reeds of which were used by Thor Heyerdahl to build Ra . Cyperus Papyrus African Shrub • Also called papyrus sedge and paper reed • UCSC Arboretum Santa Cruz, California • (Photo posted Tuesday 13 April 2010) • (Photo taken 12:53:38 Thursday 11 March 2010) • © 2010 Bryan Costales #125338_2608BCX Add a comment or report a mistake
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The leafs
The Cyperus Papyrus was use in ancient Egypt for food, medicine, fiber and shelter. The English word "paper" is from the Greek term for the ancient Egyptian writing material called "papyrus," which was formed from beaten strips of the Cyperus Papyrus plant stems. Cyperus Papyrus African Shrub • Also called papyrus sedge and paper reed • UCSC Arboretum Santa Cruz, California • (Photo posted Tuesday 13 April 2010) • (Photo taken 12:53:38 Thursday 11 March 2010) • © 2010 Bryan Costales #125338_2609BCX Add a comment or report a mistake
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As decor
Today papyrus is appreciated for its beauty and is often used in ornamental landscapes especially in pools, ponds and containers. it grows easily indoors provided it is sufficiently well watered. Cyperus Papyrus African Shrub • Also called papyrus sedge and paper reed • UCSC Arboretum Santa Cruz, California • (Photo posted Tuesday 13 April 2010) • (Photo taken 12:53:48 Thursday 11 March 2010) • © 2010 Bryan Costales #125348_2610BCX Add a comment or report a mistake
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As a fan
As the leaf fronds age, they begin to dry and lean over. Cyperus Papyrus African Shrub • Also called papyrus sedge and paper reed • UCSC Arboretum Santa Cruz, California • (Photo posted Tuesday 13 April 2010) • (Photo taken 12:53:54 Thursday 11 March 2010) • © 2010 Bryan Costales #125354_2611BCX Add a comment or report a mistake
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Completely dry
A Cyperus Papyrus leaf frond that has compeltely dried out. Its stem is fully bent causing the leaf head to hang upside down. Cyperus Papyrus African Shrub • Also called papyrus sedge and paper reed • UCSC Arboretum Santa Cruz, California • (Photo posted Tuesday 13 April 2010) • (Photo taken 12:54:04 Thursday 11 March 2010) • © 2010 Bryan Costales #125404_2612BCX Add a comment or report a mistake
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