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The
lantana is a frequently weed in my yard because it's small fruit is
favored by many birds. Sometimes I have permitted a lantana bush
to grow. They are a popular landscaping shrub.
This
view shows the square stem with the pairs of opposite leaves coming off
in alternate directions. Notice the stiff hairs on the stem, they
give the plant a very rough feel.
Lantana
bushes are large enough and dense enough to form hedges. Here
several color varieties are growing together.
In most
varieties the flower in a cluster change color from the center out.
One of many common names for lantana is, butterfly
bush. The bush is frequently covered with flowers which are very
attractive to many species of butterflies, such as this fiery
skipper.
This is another reason that I sometimes let them grow in my yard. [Plants
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