What is this tree, what are the things hanging from it, and are they edible, and in what way? : r foraging Seed pods from this popular tree can be toxic, veterinarians warn WDHN wdhn.com Have you seen this impressive tree that produces bean pods and wondered what it was or what it could be used for? The Catalpa Tree (Catalpa bignonioides) is also referred to as Indian Bean Tree Gardening In Pearls