lantana

noun

lan·​ta·​na lan-ˈtä-nə 

: any of a genus (Lantana) of tropical shrubs or perennial herbs of the vervain family with showy heads of small bright flowers

Examples of lantana in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

These plants, such as blanket flowers and lantana, bloom well into late summer and early fall. — Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 15 July 2026

Also on the watch list for both yards and homes are lily of the valley, lilies, cyclamen, lantana, hosta, peony, geranium, chrysanthemum, begonia, gladiola, jade plant, snake plant, kalanchoe, hyacinth, bird of paradise and poinsettia. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026

Other plants that are toxic to both species include lily of the valley, cyclamen, lantana, hosta, peony, geranium, chrysanthemum, gladiola, hyacinth, kalanchoe and bird of paradise. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2026

But in your landscape also include bush daisy, coreopsis, firespike, gaillardia, lantana, marigolds, porterweed, salvia and zinnias. — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Italian dialect, viburnum

First Known Use

1791, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for lantana

• arana
• arcana
• banana
• bandana
• bandanna
• brahmana
• cabana
• campana
• diana
• fianna
• hosanna
• hyaena

Kids Definition

lantana

noun

lan·​ta·​na lan-ˈtän-ə 

: any of a genus of tropical shrubs and herbs that have showy heads of small bright flowers