I study Lantana camara, a perennial invasive shrub native to Central and South America. During the colonial era, this species was introduced into many countries across the globe, like India, Australia and South Africa as a garden plant. Although an ecologically important species in many countries, the species identity of invasive Lantana remains unclear. We are using genomics tools to understand the species identity and trace the invasion history of Lantana in India. Through this endeavour, we are trying to further our understanding of this ecologically important species.