Outdoors column: Uncommon catalpa tree has roots in the region's history Chicago Tribune Indian Bean Tree (Catalpa bignonioides) Stock Image C013 3231 Science Photo Library Southern Catalpa (Catalpa bignonioides): Essential Guide Catalpa Trees Have Roots Dating Back To Early Severna Park Severna Park Amazon.com : Beautiful Catalpa Tree Seeds(10 Seeds) : Patio, Lawn & Garden These are seed pods from Catalpa speciosa, a fast growing north american tree also known as The Bean Tree because of it's bean like pods