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papyrus
Scientific Name: Cyperus papyrus
Family: Cyperaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Papyrus: More Than Just Paper
The term "papyrus" has several meanings, encompassing both a material and a plant. It commonly refers to a thick type of paper made from the pith of the papyrus plant, Cyperus papyrus. It can also refer to documents written on this material, joined together to form scrolls.
Considerations for Pets
- The text mentions that the word "papyrus" refers to "a tall aquatic sedge".
Scientific Name and Common Names
- Scientific Name: Cyperus papyrus
- Common Name: Papyrus
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Family: Sedge family
- Mentions of subspecies, such as C. papyrus hadidii, native to the Nile valley, can be found.
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to central Africa and the Nile region.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Described as a tall, aquatic plant, similar to grass, that grows in or near water.
Historical and Traditional Uses
- Ancient Egyptians used papyrus not only for paper but also for making boats and mattresses.
Quirky Facts
- The English word "paper" is derived from "papyrus," which originally meant "that which belongs to the house" in ancient Egypt, referring to the bureaucracy.
- Chris Costello sold the Papyrus font for $2500 when he was 23.
Resources and Further Information
- POxy: A guide and online database for the Oxyrhynchus Papyri.
- Duke University features online access to over 1375 ancient Egyptian papyri.
- Papyri.info: The Papyrological Navigator (PN) supports searching, browsing, and aggregation of ancient papyrological documents.
- The John Rylands University Library, The University of Manchester, holds one of the richest and most wide-ranging papyrus collections in Britain.
- RHS: Find help & information on Cyperus papyrus papyrus from the RHS.