Transcription: plants. In ancient Egypt, many plants grew near the Nile, and some grew in the desert as well. There were short leafy trees and tall palm trees. Many fruits and vegetables grew wild along the Nile, and others were raised in gardens. Colorful flowers bloomed in the wild. The Egyptians identified the lotus, a type of water lily, with rebirth. Egyptian art often shows lotus blossoms. Papyrus was probably the most important plant to the Egyptians. Papyrus is a tall grass-like plant. It grew 3 to 10 feet, or 1 to 3 meters, tall along the Nile. Egyptians wove baskets, mats, and sandals out of papyru ...
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