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Botanical name
Common name
Fiber
Formation aid
Dye
Papers
Zao zhi
Literally
straw paper
. Used as toilet paper as it is very soft, cheap since manufacturing is fast. The use of toilet paper probably began in the 6th century.
Origin:
China
Synonym:
Cao zhi
Botanical name:
Oryza sativa L.
Triticum aestivum L.