Percent contributions to the compositional differences between early and late samples based on SIMPER analysis with Bray-Curtis similarity, and percent of total cover (normalized to 100%) of each functional group (based on sowing and growth form).
| Functional Group | % Contribution | % of Total Cover |
|---|---|---|
| Sown forb | 34% | 43% |
| Sown grass | 16% | 18% |
| Nonsown forb | 31% | 21% |
| Nonsown graminoid | 16% | 14% |
| Nonsown woody | 4% | 3% |