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Lantana camara

LantanaShrub

Lantana camara is a species of flowering plant in the verbena family (Verbenaceae), native to the tropics of the Americas. It is a very adaptable species, which can inhabit a wide variety of ecosystems; once it has been introduced into a habitat it spreads rapidly; between 45ºN and 45ºS and less than 1,400 metres in altitude.

FamilyVerbenaceae
GenusLantana
NativeSouth America
LifespanPerennial

Harvest & Storage

Harvesting and storage guidance for Lantana.

What to Harvest

Lantana

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When to Harvest

Seasonal

Harvest at maturity

How to Harvest

1Inspect

Harvest only healthy material.

Storage Guide

Fresh

Short term

Use soon after harvest

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