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Definition of lantana

lantana

/lænˈtænə/
lan · ta · na
Plural:lantanas
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lantana Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Any of various tropical and subtropical perennial shrubs of the genus Lantana in the verbena family (Verbenaceae), widely cultivated as ornamental garden plants for their rounded clusters of small, brightly colored flowers that often change hue from yellow or pink to orange and red as they mature.

Example

"The sunny border was planted with drought-tolerant lantanas whose vibrant orange and yellow flower clusters attracted scores of butterflies."

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• Nearby Words

langsat
langur
lansing
lantana
lantern
lanternfish
lanx

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Lantana. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/lantana
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