#Verbenaceae (/ˌvɜːrbəˈneɪsi.iː/ VUR-bə-NAY-see-ee), the verbena family or vervain family, is a family of mainly tropical flowering plants. It contains trees, shrubs, and herbs notable for heads,

#Verbenaceae (/ˌvɜːrbəˈneɪsi.iː/ VUR-bə-NAY-see-ee), the verbena family or vervain family, is a family of mainly tropical flowering plants. It contains trees, shrubs, and herbs notable for heads,

Photo of leafy shoots bearing clusters of yellow-to-orange lantana flowers and heads of metallic blue-black fruits.

Lantana (Latana camara) is a beautiful garden ornamental that feeds butterflies & is found in every "pollinator garden," but as an invasive species, it is a nightmare. It’s very aggressive & few creatures will eat it. #Goodplantbadplant #Verbenaceae #Botany #PlantScience 🌾🧪