Lantana is an evergreen with textured bark, rough, pointed, toothed and scented leaves which are used as a condiment in cooking and the essential oils are used in cosmetics an liquors. This tropical plant is native to the Caribbean region and is now naturalized in Florida. Flowers are white, 4-5 united, lobed petals to 1/4 inch across. Flowers in summer and fall. Attracts butterflies. Likes sun and both humid and dry heat. Fruit is drupe-like berry, clustered, fleshy and black to 1/2 inch diameter. Low indoor maintenance.