What is Lantana Habitat?
Common lantana (Lantana camara) is a rugged evergreen shrub from the tropics to 1.8 m high and may spread to 2.4 m in width, with some varieties able to clamber vinelike up supports to greater heights, with the help of support. Stems and leaves are covered with rough hairs and emit an unpleasant aroma when crushed (smells like cat pee). The small flowers are held in clusters (umbels) that are typically 2.5-5.1 cm across. One clue to its success (and vulnerability) is that it is drought resistant and grows in impoverished soils. Extra water and nutrients work against lantana. The unripe berries are known to be very toxic and the foliage toxic to livestock.
