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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Conventional lantana colors are oranges, yellows, and rusty reds, but pink is available in this and a few other cultivars. — Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Mar. 2025 The current color in question is an orange-yellow or gold-yellow blend that is seen both in coreopsis (Coreopsis grandiflora) and certain low-growing bush lantana cultivars such as Sunburst and New Gold. — Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 27 Feb. 2025 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 See All Example Sentences for lantana

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Etymology

New Latin, from Italian dialect, viburnum

First Known Use

1791, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of lantana was in 1791

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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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