Developmental Patterns of the Invasive Bramble (Rubus alceifolius Poiret, Rosaceae) in Réunion Island: an Architectural and Morphometric Analysis

Morphological markers in an invasive plant

Baret et al. (pp. 39-48) characterize five development stages in Rubus alceifolius and show it to possess a heteroblastic developmental pattern that is midway between a bush and a liana. The authors highlight strong foliar investment at the beginning of development and significant caulinary investment at the adult stage (as estimated from pith dimensions).