Table 1 Changes in plant species in a created wetland from 1999 to 2013 according to life cycle, origin, and plant type
From: Successional changes in plant composition over 15 years in a created wetland in South Korea
Criterion | Category | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|
1999 | 2013 | ||
Life form | Annual | 1 (5.5%) | 12 (24%) |
Biennial | 1 (5.5%) | 9 (18%) | |
Perennial | 16 (89.0%) | 29 (58%) | |
Total | 18 (100%) | 50 (100%) | |
Origin | Native plant | 17 (94%) | 43 (86%) |
Non-native plant | 1 (6%) | 7 (14%) | |
Total | 18 (100%) | 50 (100%) | |
Plant type | Obligate wetland (OBW) plant | 11 (61%) | 13 (26%) |
Facultative wetland (FACW) plant | 4 (22%) | 15 (30%) | |
Facultative (FAC) plant | – | – | |
Facultative upland (FACU) plant | – | 5 (10%) | |
Obligate upland (OBU) plant | 3 (17%) | 17 (34%) | |
Total | 18 (100%) | 50 (100%) | |