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Catalpa sp.
long, deep green cigar shaped seed pods
monsoon forest
I spotted these strange looking seed pods in Eravikulam National Park. Maybe in the Leguminosae family?
Spotted on Feb 3, 2008
Submitted on Jun 3, 2011
15 Comments
Yes, Monkeymind had suggested that as an ID earlier in this thread. I think that's what it is. I will update it now. Do you know which species is in India?
Check Catalpa
The seeds do look very similar. Wiki states that Parsonsia is a woody vine. This is more of a tree. Do you think it could be the same? Thanks for your determination and dedication with the ID.
Check- Parsonsia alboflavescens
@ Ashish , Could this belong to the same species as Drum sticks? I love those . They are very tasty!
This here does not look like an edible variety.
Yes, it does. I overlooked Catalpa but according to Wiki, there are native to east Asia. It could be that.
hmm, if u ask me, it somehow looks like a Catalpa tree seed pod...
Jonathan, it does have similar looking seed pods to Apocynum. The pods are about 1 ' (30cm) long. This one is going to be tough to ID.
Joseph its look like a shrub. Dan spotted tree pods. Pods look like almost 2 feet long.
Uhh have you check for Apocynum sp
The date of picture showing fruit is in late winter. Means flowering in winter December January. That time I will check if it got in view but will need more 8 months..phew..!!
View to the Universe! I like that! Even if you can't get the species, just the genus will help too. Yeah, its too bad I don't have any more photos with identifying characteristics.
It will take time to tell specie as only pods is clue.
You got very special angle with these pods. I will call it a view to the Universe..!!
This pods called cylindrical shape.