Lantana camara is a flowering plant in the verbena family, Verbenaceae. It is native to the American tropics but has been naturalized in many other parts of the world, including the Terai region of Uttar Pradesh.

Here are some key points about Lantana camara:

- Common names: Lantana, Shrub Verbena, Yellow Sage
- Habit: Shrub-like, up to 2 meters tall
- Leaves: Opposite, simple, 2-5 cm long, fragrant when crushed
- Flowers: Small, clustered, yellow, pink, or purple
- Fruits: Berry-like, inedible
- Distribution: Native to American tropics, naturalized in many other regions
- Invasive potential: Considered invasive in some areas, outcompeting native species

In the Terai region of Uttar Pradesh, Lantana camara is often found growing in disturbed areas, such as roadsides and wastelands. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.