Catalpa
Catalpa speciosa · Bignoniaceae (Bignonia family)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous
Shape
Cordate to ovate with an acuminate tip and 0 lobes
Margin
Entire
Arrangement
Opposite or whorled on stout petioles
Venation
Palmate-pinnate with prominent raised veins
Key Features
Large cordate shape, entire margin, long acuminate apex, and prominent basal veins
Description
Medium to large deciduous tree with rough, furrowed bark, large showy white flowers in upright panicles, and long slender bean-like seed pods
Habitat
Moist, well-draining soils in full sun to partial shade, typically found along streams and floodplain forests
Native Range
Native to the Midwestern United States and widely planted across North America
Identified on 10/16/2026