Klarinet Archive - Posting 000264.txt from 2004/06

From: Elgenubi@-----.com
Subj: Re: [kl] "Necessary" Reed working tools; was, I agree
Date: Thu, 17 Jun 2004 12:13:37 -0400

Georg asked:

< "dutch rush"
Could one of You explain what this is? I'm not a native speaker.>

Georg, this is also called 'Horsetail plant" in English. It is any species
of the Genus "Equisetum". It probably grows worldwide, and any species
probably could be made to work as an abrasive. It's a so-called primitive plant,
sort of like ferns and moss are called primitive. The stems are small tubes, and
there is some sort of silicaceous material in the covering that makes it
great for reed use.

Here's a sketch of one species: http://www.m-w.com/mw/art/equisetu.htm

Wayne T.

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