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Papyrus is made from a plant that grows on the banks of the Nile River in Egypt. The aquatic plant, Cyperus papyrus, grows up to 15 feet (4.5 meters) high. Its green, triangular stem has long, sharp leaves and flower clusters 10 to 20 inches (25 to 50 cms) long. These flowers bloom at the tip.
C14: via Latin from Greek papÅ«ros reed used in making paper. Word Origin and History for papyrus Expand. n. late 14c., from Latin papyrus the paper plant, paper made from it, from Greek papyros any plant of the paper plant genus, said to be of Egyptian origin. Proper plural is papyri.