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catalpa
Southern catalpa
Catalpa bignonioides

ca·tal·pa

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NOUN:

Any of various, usually deciduous trees of the genus Catalpa, especially C. bignonioides or C. speciosa, native to the United States and having whorled, heart-shaped leaves, showy clusters of white flowers, and long, slender, cylindrical pods. Also called Indian bean.

ETYMOLOGY:
Creek katapa : ka-, head + tapa, wing (from the shape of its flowers)

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