Egyptian Paper Weed


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Picture of Egyptian Paper Weed Egyptian Paper Weed
Common Name: Papyrus, Lion's Head Papyrus, Egyptian Paper Weed
Botanical Name: Cyperus papyrus (si-PAIR-us pa-PY-rus)
Decorative Life: 14-21 days.
Post Harvest Care:
  • Remove bottom leaves if present, recut stems under water and place into water plus regular household bleach at 20 drops (1/4 teaspoon) per quart.
Family Roots:
  • Member of the Cyperaceae (sedge family).
  • Native to Central Africa.
  • Related species include Carex and Eleocharis.
Personality:
  • Short, stiff, grass-like leaves occur in a tuft at stem ends.
  • Stems are thick, 24-36 inches long.
  • Plant is a herbaceous perennial from a rhizome, classed as a monocotyledon, leaves mostly parallel veined.
Availability: Year-round.
Flower Color: Not applicable.
Storage Specifics: 36-41F, in water.
Tidbits:
  • Cyperus, from the Greek word for sedge.
  • The specific epithet name "papyrus" means papery.