Papyrus - Cyperus papyrus

• Scientific name: Cyperus alternifolius
• Common name: Cyperus, Umbrella Plant
• Family: Cyperaceae
• Group: Monocot
• Type: Perennial sedge
• Location: Sun to part shade
• Growth Habit: Graminoid
• Height: 4'-8'
• Spread: 4'-8'
• Bloom/Fruit: Dry, greenish-brown flower clusters
• Duration: Perennial
• Propagation: Cuttings or division
• US Nativity: Introduced

Cyperus paprus is the plant used to make paper by the ancient Egyptians. Native to Madagascar.

Scientific Information Sources: USDA and Howart Garrett's Plants for Texas (University of Texas Press, 1996).
Photos: Courtesy SP Johnson