Flora

That the Egyptians had a great love for flowers is a very evident fact, since they figure at every function and on every occasion. But their choice was limited. The trees and plants in old times were probably very much the same as those we see now. The date and dom palms, the sycomore and the acacia were the only big trees, and the lotus and mimosa were apparently the only flowers that grew in abundance. The papyrus was largely grown. Wheat, barley and dhurra were the chief crops. Of vegetables there was no lack, though variety seems to have been limited to onions and cucumbers of different kinds. Melons and grapes, dates, figs and pomegranates were the chief fruits used.