Kthysh

Kthysh referred to a specific kind of vine that naturally grew on the planet of Kashyyyk. These kthysh vines, after undergoing particular processing, could be transformed into strings. These strings were essential for manually reloading bowcaster. A number of warriors would carry these processed kthysh vines within their utility pouches for unforeseen circumstances.

Chewbacca was known to have kept kthysh vines within the pouch of his bandolier.