DW discovered that dry milkweed fluff will burst into easy flame from the sparks of a firesteel or similar.
Thanks for the reminder, Frozen. Milkweed is our Scout Troop's natural tinder of choice. DS and I haven't found any yet this spring but expect to when we hike the local marsh this weekend. We'll definitely be grabbing some!
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