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The leaves of the "Male-Stench Plant" on the Hawaiian Islands are
covered with a pattern of little bumps, reminiscent of that queer
little candy that comes attached to paper ("Dots"?).
It's a incredible texture; this particular Mid-Westerner was fascinated
by this and so many plants on the islands.  What really baffled me was
the name.  I couldn't detect any hint of masculine odor.  Perhaps I'm
too used to it (???) (horrible thought).

Common mullein is a nice plant to touch as well; and, being a tenacious
flora, it can withstand and degree of physical abuse, which might be
one of your considerations.



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On Apr 15, 2004, at 11:02 AM, Shelly Goglick wrote:

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> We are looking at putting in a "5 senses" type garden for children and
> their parents to interact with, as well as to use as a teaching
> source.  We have already picked out the "smell" and "sound" plants,
> but would like some help on the "touch" plants.  Does anyone have any
> suggestions?  I'm specifically looking for the name of the plant that
> you touch and it curls up. Also maybe some plants that are "bumpy?"
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> Shelly Goglick
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