Lantana camara

Scientific Name: 
Lantana camara

Common Name: 
Lantana

Thorns/Spines?

How is this plant unsafe?

How do you plant safely?

No

• The hairs on the leaves can cause contact dermatitis and minor skin irritation.

• The berries of the plant may contain poisonous alkaloids but further medical research has found few cases of direct toxicity by human ingestion.
  https://www.reuters.com/article/us-lantana-toddlers/lantana-plant-safe-for-toddlers-idUSTRE6A02MI20101101

• Instruct children to not put plants or plant parts in their mouths.

• Use caution when working with this plant and consider wearing protective clothing such as long sleeves, long pants, gloves, sturdy shoes and eye protection.

• Supervise pets and children playing near this plant.