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小樹林自然觸感紙
不論你希望仔細回想活動期間感受過的自然觸感，還是你正在 使用小樹林自然觸感紙，以下的補充資源將會帶你更深入認識這些觸感背後的有趣小知識與真實例子！
1
紙質
Paper-like
E.g.
樹皮：白千層 ； 樹葉：布渣葉、白楸 Bark: Paper bark tree Leaves: Elm-Leaf Grewia, Turn-in-the-wind
白千層的樹皮雖然不可以撕下來當紙書寫，但是這些薄薄的樹皮疊加起來其實就可以有效的保護樹幹中心重要的器官! 因此白千層是一種又耐火又耐水的樹木。
Even though you cannot simply rip off the bark of the “paper” bark tree as writing paper, when these thin layers of tree bark stack together they protect the vital organs within the tree trunk! This special bark is the reason why the paper bark tree is resistant to fires and floods.
3
魔術貼（毛毛）
Carpet-like
E.g.
苔蘚類植物 Moss
原來苔蘚的質感是會隨着濕度而改變的！當環境較乾燥的時候，苔蘚細小的葉子將會捲縮起來，避免水分流失，所以摸起來較粗糙。當雨水或霧氣來臨的時候，苔蘚便會瞬速吸收水分並重新伸展，變得翠綠而鬆軟。
The texture of moss actually changes with humidity! When the air is dry, the tiny leaves of moss coil inwards to prevent water loss, and are more brittle and rough to the touch. But when rain or mist arrives, moss can quickly absorb the water and expand, turning more vividly green and soft.
5
革質
Leathery
E.g.
鵝掌柴、秋茄（水筆仔）Ivy tree, Water pen
革質質感的葉子跟上述橡膠的作用相同，摸起來甚至更厚實。你知道嗎？原來人類許多的發明都源自於自然的啟發，例如防水物料或塗層部分就是參照了植物的表面結構而製造和改良的。
Leathery leaves have the same adaptation as the rubbery leaves, but even more thick and firm. Do you know a lot of human inventions and discoveries are inspired by nature? For instance, water resistant materials and coatings have referenced the surface structure of these leathery leaves to improve their functionality.
7
魔術貼（勾勾)
Hairy
E.g.
毛菍 Blood-red Melastoma
除了剛才提及較柔軟絨毛外，剛硬的剛毛也大有用途！這些剛毛能形成天然的驅蟲屏障，阻擋昆蟲在葉上前行、產卵或進食葉片。假如植物果實上的剛毛演化出倒鉤的話更能勾住動物毛髮，依靠動物傳播種子到更遠處。
Apart from the soft fuzzy hairs mentioned in texture 2, having harder bristles-like hairs are also very beneficial! These harder hairs act as natural bug repellents by making it difficult for bugs to tread, lay eggs on, or ingest the leaf. If a plant’s fruits evolved hooked hairs, they can also hitch a ride on animal’s fur to disperse their seeds to more faraway locations!
2
絨毛
Soft and Fuzzy
E.g.
野牡丹、 枇杷葉紫珠、鏽毛莓 Malabar Melastome, Kochi's beautyberry, Rusty-haired raspberry
不要小看葉子表面的絨毛看似柔軟，但對保護植物生長卻十分重要！柔毛可以擔當物理防曬的角色，阻擋紫外線直射葉面，也能像保護網一樣留住水分，避免水分被過度蒸發。
Do not underestimate the soft-to-the-touch fuzziness on leaves, they are important to protecting plants! These soft fuzz can actually shield the plant from harsh UV rays from the sun, or act as a net that traps and retains water, preventing the plant from dehydration due to excessive evapotranspiration.
4
橡膠 （膠手套般）
Rubbery
E.g.
細軸蕘花 Nodding Wikstroemia
一些植物的葉子會演化出像封了蠟質的j角質層。這層的「蠟」有助植物保持水分，減慢水分流失，從而降低植物缺水的風險。除此以外，植物的角質層也能提供物理防曬、防水等保護作用。
Some plants may evolve a waxy layer on their leaves called the cuticle. This layer helps plants to retain water in their bodies, thus lowering the chances of dehydration. This layer is also waterproof and can provide physical sun protection.
6
坑紋
Veiny
E.g.
草、竹葉 Grass blades and Bamboo leaves
一般的葉脈通常也由葉的柄子和中間的葉脈向外散開，不過絕大部分的禾本科植物（草、竹）的葉脈也是平衡線來的！這種葉脈的排列因此稱為「平衡脈」。
Usual leaf veins stem outwards from the stalk and the midrib of the leaf. But for plants belonging to the grass family (Poaceae), most species have their veins running parallel to each other, hence the name of the venation is called “parallel veins”.
8
粗糙（砂紙般）Rough (Sandpaper-like)
E.g.
錫葉藤、水東哥 Sandpaper vine, Oldham’s Saurauia
當你摸到像砂紙的葉面會讓你聯想起甚麼日常的物件？原來在「百潔布」還沒有被發明之前，相傳香港人已經懂得「就地取材」，利用粗糙的葉子如錫葉藤來洗刷煮食用具！
When you feel the sandpaper-like leaves, what kind of household item could you think of? Apparently when the “scouring pad” had yet to be invented, people of Hong Kong already knew how to utilize these rough leaves to help them scrub and clean cooking wares!
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雖然自然的觸感十分豐富，但切記避免在沒有專業人士陪同地下自行觸摸動植物，避免自身受傷或無意間傷害生物！
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