Fine‐scale diversity models reveal impacts of invasive <i>Gaillardia pulchella</i> on regenerating vegetation in a sand dune grassland

Gaillardia pulchella invasion, though not strongly characterized, has negatively impacted vegetation structure at fine spatial scales, which may potentially intensify over time. The study underscores the importance of early detection and long-term monitoring for a comprehensive understanding of invasive processes and their effects on plant communities in sandy habitats.