Mexican Bean Trees

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    We moved into our new garden about a year ago and I am just finding out what some of the trees and plants are. I have identified one as a Indian Bean Tree. Does anyone know whether the beans that hang down from below the branches are poisonous or not?:lollol:
     
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    I'm with Treesurfer on this. It is almost certain you mean catalpa. Catalpa beans are not edible but not poisonous unless eaten in quantity. They are used in herbal medicines as a sedative. An infusion from the bark is also used medicinally. The roots are poisonous if eaten.

    The Mexican bean tree is cecropia and is a rainforest plant. I was in Cairns in December and cecropia have been put on the 'search and destroy' list as it is very invasive - but couldn't survive in our climate. Their leaves look like palm leaves.
     
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    Hello, I'm sorry: I got the name wrong. It is an Indian Bean Tree, not a Mexican one, thank goodness. The same question though, with grandchildren rampaging around the garden: are the beans poisonous?

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    Hi Phyllis J Burton:)

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    If you read Phyllis`s post, you will see that she does SAY it`s an Indian Bean Tree.:gnthb:
     
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