In this study, we examined the community structure and composition of Miscanthus lutarioriparius and Phragmites communis populations in the Dongting Lake area by setting up sample plots in three research areas (West Dongting, South Dongting, and East Dongting). We used the Ripley K function to analyze the spatial distribution pattern and interspecific association of the two populations in different regions. Our findings showed that: 1. There were significant differences in plant height, node number, stem diameter, branch number, and population density between the two populations with the chang...
