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What plant is a pencil made from?

Pencils are not made from a single plant, but from two:

* Cedarwood: The body of the pencil is usually made from cedarwood, specifically incense cedar or eastern red cedar. It's chosen for its lightweight, soft, and easily carved qualities.

* Graphite: The lead inside the pencil is actually made from graphite, a form of carbon, which is mined from the earth.

So, while the wood comes from a plant, the writing material doesn't.

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