Papyrus, Cyperus

El Ashry, H., Y. El Kilany, A. El Engebawy, and M. A. El Tarabouls (2003), Some chemical data on Cyperus papyrus L. the ancient papermaking material, Egyptian. Chem. 46(1), 181-185. 

It is believed that paper was invented by Ts ai in China around the 2nd century ad. The original paper was a mixture of bark and hemp. Paper was first produced in the United States by William Rittenhouse in Germantown, Pennsylvania, in 1690 and was made from rags. Paper was named after the papyrus plant, Cyperus papyrus. 

Coryphantha macromeris (Cactaceae), Cyperus papyrus, C. rotundas (Cyperaceae), Citrus reticulata,... 

This family possesses several species very tolerant to pollution. Many species are adapted to very wet sites, typically on the edge of bodies of water, and so are suited for phytoremediation in such environments. In the temperate and cooler zones of Europe, Carex hirta can be recommended Cyperus alternifolius is an alternative for more southerly parts of the continent, and similarly, C. papyrus for the Mediterranean and subtropical zones. All these species can be vegetatively propagated by division of the mother plant. 

Arrowhead Sagittaria sagittifoUa) Brooklime Veronica beccabunga) Dwarf papyrus Cyperus prolifer) Flowering rush Butomus umbellatus) Irises Iris)... 

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