Seeds taken out of huge seed pod

Interesting...I wonder if it degrades quickly when wet. As you say...makes you wonder how long it would take to germinate from being inside a pod like that.

Are you going to try to grow them?

Exciting they remind me of my Catalpa pods ( Indian Bean tree )

Thanks everyone. Yes Sue, I shall try to germinate them and grow them (if successful!) as bonsai.

Funny you should mention Catalpa, Amy, I have quite a few seedlings in the greenhouse grown from seed last year (also destined to be bonsai!).

Good luck with them Sheila its a fascinating hobby :o)

Oh how exciting! I do hope they germinate for you. Don't forget to keep us posted.

Thanks Julia - I will.

It looks almost like a pod from Cassia leptophylla (Gold Medallion tree) which is very common here in San Diego.

16 seeds ... fascinating ..

Yes Terra . . . I just have to remember to sow them in March!

Good luck, Sheila .. I hope at least some of them are successful !