Light from the inside of a rushSourced
A plant’s pith became a lighting material
A rushlight used the pith of a rush impregnated with fat or grease as a source of light. Unlike a conventional candle, its structure relied on the plant material. A small natural stalk could be turned toward the practical task of lighting a room.
The plant’s inner material acquired another use.
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