Can you eat northern catalpa pods? The definitive answer on their safety
                                
                                
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                                The northern catalpa tree is also commonly known as the 'cigar tree' or 'Indian bean tree' due to its distinctive long, dark brown seed pods. However, this moniker is misleading regarding its edibility, as the pods are not a food source for humans and should not be consumed.