Plant ID Needed - making my dog sick!

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Does anyone know what kind of plant this is in the photos?
My dog keeps eating the leaves, and it makes him sick.

Also note that Lantana can grow pretty rapidly depending on the location and can be a nuisance if it's unwanted. We have some that grows in with our bushes and although its very pretty, I consider it a weed because of how it grows. — JPhi1618, Nov 19 '18 at 19:57

score 12 · Accepted Answer · answered Nov 19 '18 at 15:35

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That is lantana. ASPCA Website says:

"Lantana

Additional Common Names: Shrub Verbena, Yellow Sage, Red Sage

Scientific Name: Lantana camara

Family: Verbenaceae

Toxicity: Toxic to Dogs, Toxic to Cats, Toxic to Horses

Toxic Principles: Pentacyclic triterpenoids

Clinical Signs: Vomiting, diarrhea, labored breathing, weakness. Liver failure - more common in livestock."

answered Nov 19 '18 at 15:35

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Yup, and really popular for people who like to attract butterflies – ivanivan Nov 20 '18 at 00:15
And deer love to eat it, mostly the blooms and buds. Butterflys also love it , they fly al around looking for blooms the deer didn't get . – blacksmith37 Nov 21 '18 at 00:50

score 1 · Answer 2 · answered Nov 20 '18 at 01:42

As above, this is Lantana, which is a decorative shrub originally from tropical Africa and America. In Australia, at least, it's classified as a Weed of National Significance (one of 32), so it's illegal to sell and it generally should be eliminated where possible. I have spent many weeks removing Lantana from my aunt's outback property; it's a real nuisance.

Poisoning from Lantana can be quite serious, particularly if the berries are eaten, and I'd recommend taking your dog to a vet. There's extensive information here.

Plant ID Needed - making my dog sick!

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