| patterns of growth, reproduction, defense, and herbivory in the dioecious shrub baccharis halimifolia (compositae). | patterns of growth, reproduction, defense (leaf resin) and herbivory were compared between the sexes of the dioecious shrub baccharis halimifolia (compositae). male plants possessed longer shoots and more tender leaves, grew faster, and flowered and senesced earlier than female plants. levels of leaf nitrogen, water content, and acetone-soluble resin (shown to deter feeding by polyphagous insect herbivores) did not differ between male and female plants. when offered a choice between leaves from ... | 1990 | 22160109 |