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World

In the mid-1800s, lantana came to South African gardens; it spread over 2 million hectares and may use up to 97 million cubic meters of water a year

Reported by Hindustan Times 18 Oct 2026, 9:02 am IST 1 min read

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Lantana was brought to South Africa for gardens in the mid-1800s. It has invaded over 2 million hectares, and decades of control have had limited success.

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Section: World
First reported by: Hindustan Times
Reporter: ht us desk
Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026, 9:02 am IST
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