I want to know the Grime classification of Retama retam. Is it considered as ruderal species like Pinus halepensis because it used in rehabilitation of degraded ecosystem?
I don't think Retama spp is an "R" strategist since it populates environments with little or no disturbances, where conditions are very harsh and resources very scarce. To me, it's a T species since it adopts a tolerant strategy though with invasive tendencies. On the other hand, "R" or ruderal strategists populate environments with harsh conditions but twith much resources and frequent disturbances.