Cyperus papyrus: B&W Photography

Cyperus papyrus, which originally grew in ancient Egypt, can be processed into papyrus-an ancient form of paper.

It was brought to Singapore by someone in the 19th century or even earlier(I haven’t found a clear record of the import time), and as the temperature, humidity and sunlight here are all ideal for its growth, it grows well locally.

I took this picture at Colony Garden, which is within Gardens by the Bay.