Colorized illustration of a Cyperus papyrus plant. Cyperus papyrus is a wetland sedge that produces a thick paper-like material, papyrus. Ancient Egyptians used this plant as a writing material and for boats, mattresses, mats, rope, sandals, and baskets.


Colorized illustration of a Cyperus papyrus plant. Cyperus papyrus is a wetland sedge that produces a thick paper-like material, papyrus. Ancient Egyptians used this plant as a writing material and for boats, mattresses, mats, rope, sandals, and baskets.


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