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Common Name: Catalpa Tree
Scientific Name: Catalpa speciosa
Scientific Classification:
Kingdom: Plantae
Class: Angiosperms
Order: Lamiales
Family: Bignoniaceae
Genus: Catalpa
Personal Connection
Catalpa trees line the streets of my childhood neighborhood, offering shade and serving as a backdrop for summer games with friends. The large, heart-shaped leaves and unique seed pods are a vivid memory.
Importance
Catalpa trees are native to North America and are often planted for ornamental purposes. Their durable wood is also used in fence posts and furniture.
Interesting Facts
The long seed pods are sometimes called “cigar trees.”
Catalpa trees attract Catalpa worms, a prized bait for fishing.
They are highly adaptable and thrive in various environments.
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