lantana and mystery plant questions

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Hello all:

I have a question about the plant lantana. It grows profusely when planted here

in Arizona and it's fairly pretty to look at. Lately, I've been attracted to the

lovely lemony- spicy scent of the red and yellow lantana outside my house. The

berries, leaves, and flowers all smell like this amazing fragrance. I've tried

to distill all parts of the plant at different times with no success in

capturing that smell. I'm also tincturing the berries which have so far yielded

a bubblegum like quality. Has anyone ever had any experience working with

lantana? Also, I know it is poisonous to consume, we are told to keep pets away

from it; but is it poisonous through contact?

Second question: I'm posting a couple of pictures to the group page of a strange

plant that is growing outside my house. I'm not familiar with it and want to

know a little more if anyone can help. I've looked up some plants on the

Internet and have devised that it might be winter berry or nightshade! Although

I'm not sure about either.

Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

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