What is it?

[Guest]

Hi all,

Came across something the other day which I have had a dabble with to try and use to make long grass/rushes.

It may already be out there amongst the unconventional materials but I have never come across it.

Before I reveal what I have used how about people have a guess?

I trust if it is listed somewhere this will be a very short quiz!

Rich

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[Guest]

Fishing flys?

[AlanG]

Looks like mackerel feathers lol

[Guest]

Nope not fishing fly's! Will remember that one for when these are not available. Cheers, Rich.

[Guest]

Oh, and what on earth are mackerel feathers? Same as above?

[papa 695]

They look like seeds off a plant to me

[Guest]

They are just that my friend, but can you name which one?

[Guest]

Is it Teasel seed?

[AlanG]

Seeds from reeds?

[Guest]

dandelion seeds?

[yak face]

Is it the humble thistle?

[Guest]

yes I agree with Yak, thistle seeds...

[Guest]

Spot on Tony!

Is it the humble thistle?

Spot on Tony! :no1: Meadow Thistle so my book says.

We have a large marsh down the road near the canal and there is an abundance of thistles and similar plants with seeds that might fit the bill. It was only when walking from the town back home that I happened to spot the stuff. You can get absolutely loads out of the heads by gently pulling them, what first caught my attention is they look like a brush and it got me thinking.

Cheers all

Rich

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[yak face]

Do us a favour rich, stick a post in the unconventional materials thread, its a top tip! cheers tony p.s. when do i get my prize?!

[Guest]

Its Typha latifolia right???? aka Cattails at least thats what it looks like to me