3.3 The initial trait dissimilarity and CWM of litter mixtures

The litter mixture of A. corniculatum vs. K. obovata had lower dissimilarity in leaf N and P, and greater in LDMC than the other litter mixtures (Fig. 4b, c, e). A. corniculatum vs. A. marina showed greater dissimilarity in leaf C and P or LDMC (Fig. 4a, c), while A. corniculatum vs. S. alterniflora had lower dissimilarity in leaf C and LDMC but greater in leaf N and SLA than the others (Fig. 4a, b, d, e).