Does anyone know what I am?

[Phillip Kelley]

Attached is a root structure given to me yesterday. They asked if a pen could be made from the bulbs...I don't have a clue what it is. I don't know whether to boil it or saw it!

 

[SteveJ]

"boil em, mash em, stick em in a stew"

Lots of fiber in that root. No idea what it is though.

 

[1080Wayne]

Well , it isn`t horseradish , so don`t boil it . Definitely a challenge root . I would pressure wash it , make absolutely sure it was bone dry , rectangularize it , clear cast it , cut into blanks , paint holes black or siver or a subdued red , cross all appropriate body parts , and start turning . Showing us the results is optional .

 

[robersonjr]

looks like sassefrass

 

[Monty]

I would cut one in half and see what it looks like and also check the moisture content. Most"bulbs" like that contain a lot of water, and when they dry out, shrivel up.

 

[bruce119]

How solid is it can you stick a knife blade into it. If it is real soft it most likely has a LOT of moister and will shrink up. If it is fairly solid you got a chance. I would take a small piece and microwave it. Now when nuking wood you need to weigh before and go slow cycles of maybe 30 sec. then 5 min. to cool and repeat till no more weight lose. If you go over 30 sec. you risk burning the wood.

Good luck

 

[Daju]

just plant it

you can't turn that. it probably is root from an Iris or another bulb plant. Just grow it and enjoy the flowers.

 

[tim self]

I'm thinking local briar root

 

[ctubbs]

Wash off the dirt, dip in egg wash, batter it and deep fry it. Always fry something to make it fit to eat. Southern strategy.