Smoke Catalpa Pods Have you seen this impressive tree that produces bean pods and wondered what it was or what it could be used for? The Catalpa Tree (Catalpa bignonioides) is also #catalpa ancient local herbal staple! Revered for it's ancient wisdom, always a joy to find on the hiking trail! *broad spade leaves *lush perfume when flowering in May. *large green bean like beans Smoking "Indian Cigars" (Catalpa Beans) YouTube Northern Catalpa (Catalpa speciosa) MyGardenLife Northern catalpa Catalpa speciosa The Morton Arboretum