The Papys Bayou Plain type is a Late Woodland pottery type from the Central Gulf Coast and Manatee regions. The type possesses similarities to the Biscayne or St. Johns ware. According to Willey 1949:442, the type is "temperless" and contains fingernail scratches. 

As described by Willey 1949:442-443:

Definition as a type: Central Gulf Coast and Manatee regions

Ware characteristics: Indistinguishable from the soft gry or buff Biscayne or St. Johns ware. It is temperless, scratches with fingernail, and is 7 to 8 mm. thick. Surfaces usually polished.

Form: Flattened-globular bowls, deep open bowls, cylindrical beakers. Rims have exterior fold. Ovate and triangular rim projections. Lip usually rounded with occasional use of triangular punctations on lip or rim projections.

Geographical range of type: Central Coast and Manatee region. Also extends eastward into peninsular Florida as a minority type.

Chronological positon of type: Probably both Weeden Island I and II, but more common in the later period.

Relationships of type: Shows a blending of Weeen Island and St. Johns or Biscayne traditions.

Bibliography: Willey (1948a).