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golden rod cordage?

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Newindian:
When a friend found out I was making natural fiber strings, he recommended I look into golden rod the stuff is common here, so far I haven't found much on the internet. Any help is appreciated .

Olanigw (Pekane):
I've never been able to.

stickbender:

It is quite common down here in Fl.  Never knew it had any fibers worthwhile.
I know that Eddison, had made a synthetic rubber out of the sap, but it fizzled out as being viable, as the war was over by then. 

                                                       Wayne

Pat B:
Mature goldenrod stems make good survival arrows, similar to horseweed. I've never heard of it used for cordage.

Newindian:
Looks like I'll be the first to take a look at it

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