Himalayan blackberry is not a phreatophyte. The correct name for Himalayan blackberry is Rubus armeniacus Foecke. See: http://www.ou.edu/cas/botany-micro/ben/ben230.html
No idea about Salix lasiolepis. Adolf Ceska Victoria, BC Canada > -----Original Message----- > From: Ecological Society of America: grants, jobs, news [mailto:ECOLOG- > [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Becky Miller > Sent: Friday, June 22, 2007 8:09 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Rubus discolor and Salix lasiolepis as phreatophytes? > > I am trying to find something in the literature, or a professional > opinion, > on whether Himalayan blackberry and Arroyo willow could be considered > phreatophytes. I am out of my area of expertise on this topic, so thank > you > in advance for your help!
