I have tons of it in my garden; guess that's why the deer don't eat
it. We're just cold enough in SC for the winter frost to kill it back each
year. Like you Andrew, the Floridians consider it a noxious weed.
Charlie
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From: olympus-owner@xxxxxxxxxx [mailto:olympus-owner@xxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf
Of Chuck Norcutt
Sent: Thursday, July 24, 2008 5:28 PM
To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [OM] Re: Public Service Anouncement
Lantana is another plant that requires some caution. From Peterson's
Field Guide to Venomous Animals and Poisonous Plants: "In the wild,
Lantana is poisonous to grazing animals. May produce jaundice,
photosensitivity, gastrointestinal disturbances and constipation.
Lantadene A and B are considered the major toxic components. Ingestion
of the unripe (green) fruits has been reported in the poisoning of two
small children in Tampa, Florida. Ripe fruits are questionably edible.
Leaves may cause dermatitis."
Chuck Norcutt
Moose wrote:
> Jim Nichols wrote:
>> I must confess. I am the source of the Lantana photos.
>>
> Good. They are not a pest here. Mine died out. It may be time to replace
> them soon.
>
> Moose
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