Tuesday, August 9, 2022

"Papyrus, not Platypus"

 

When you hear the word "papyrus" you think of the Ancient Egyptians. I guess for some reason the actual plant would be long gone as well. But why? They're alive and well, and as weird looking as ever. I found this one walking around he gardens at the Edsel and Eleanor Ford Estate. It is a pretty distinctive looking plant, I must say. 

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