Catalpa fargesii
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Summary
Source: WikipediaCatalpa fargesii, the Chinese bean tree, is a species of tree in the family Bignoniaceae, native to China. Growing to about 25 m tall, it is a deciduous tree which produces abundant pink blossom in spring, followed by narrow brown beans-like fruit in the autumn. Some sources place the species as a synonym of Catalpa bungei.
Description
A tree. It grows 25 m tall. The leaves are oval or heart shaped and 13-20 cm long by 10-13 cm wide. They are thick and leathery. There are 7-15 flowers in a group. They are spoon shaped and pale red to pale purple with purple spots.
Edible Uses
The flowers are eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows on slopes between 700-1,300 m above sea level. In Sichuan and Yunnan.
Where It Grows
Asia, China,
Synonyms
References (1)
- Liu, Yi-tao, & Long, Chun-Lin, 2002, Studies on Edible Flowers Consumed by Ethnic Groups in Yunnan. Acta Botanica Yunnanica. 24(1):41-56
