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Clustered Papyrus Plant at the Kanapaha Botanical Gardens

Clustered Papyrus Plant at the Kanapaha Botanical Gardens

This photo of clustered papyrus (Cyperus papyrus) was taken at the Kanapaha Botanical Gardens. The papyrus plant is known for its use by ancient Egyptians to make paper, but has also been used as a food source and to make bowls.
Galleries: Alachua, Kanapaha Botanical Gardens, Papyrus
Keywords: Alachua county, FL, Florida, Gainesville, Kanapaha Botanical Gardens, aquatic flowering plant, cyperaceae, cyperus papyrus, herbaceous perennial, indian matting plant, nile grass, paper reed, papyrus, papyrus sedge
Photo Location: Kanapaha Botanical Gardens, Gainesville, FL
Photographer: Dr. Roy Winkelman
Date of Photo: 07/24/2013
Device Make: Canon
Device Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Exposure Time: 0.025
F Number: 16
Original Dimensions: 5616×3744
Picture Orientation: Landscape
GPS Coordinates: 29°36'43.89"N 82°24'32.13"W
Picture Number: 24944