lantana

noun

lan·​ta·​na lan-ˈtä-nə How to pronounce lantana (audio)
: any of a genus (Lantana) of tropical shrubs or perennial herbs of the vervain family with showy heads of small bright flowers

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Monarchs are particularly attracted to flowers such as asters, coneflowers, zinnias, lantana and black-eyed Susans. Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Dec. 2024 Masterfully crafted from lantana reeds by artisans of the Coexistence Collective, these epic elephants are already one of Art Week’s most talked about activations, promoting the fragile relationship between nature and humans. Jamila Stewart, Vogue, 4 Dec. 2024 Marianna walked past fluttering butterflies and beds of flowering purple Texas lantana and pink Mexican nickerbean. Outside Online, 9 Oct. 2024 Growing Conditions: Full sun and well-draining soil Size: Up to 9 feet tall and wide Zones: 3–10 The 18 Best Outdoor Planters of 2024 09 of 11 Lantana Subtly fragrant lantana (Lantana spp.) thrives in hot, dry conditions. Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for lantana 

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Italian dialect, viburnum

First Known Use

1791, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of lantana was in 1791

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“Lantana.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lantana. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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lantana

noun
lan·​ta·​na lan-ˈtän-ə How to pronounce lantana (audio)
: any of a genus of tropical shrubs and herbs that have showy heads of small bright flowers

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