Lantana urticoides, Formerly Lantana horrida
Family: Verbenaceae
Plant Description: Aromatic, many branched shrubs reaching height of 2 m; branches unarmed or with stout recurved prickles. Leaves simple, opposite, ovate to broadly ovate, with coarsely toothed margins. the upper leaf surface is hairy. Flowers yellow to orange or red; fruit a black or dark blue drupe containing two nutlets.
Plant Trivia: Toxic to livestock, causing damage to the liver. Corollas opening yellow usually turning orange, or red. Variations in flower color can make this a difficult species to identify.
Field Identification:
Occurrence: Throughout Texas; sandy soils
Bloom Period:
Plant Use: Popular ornamental; many lantana cultivars present in nurseries.
Key to Genera if needed:
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