What kind of plant is this?

This plant is catalpa. Catalpa is a deciduous tree belonging to Catalpa. Catalpa bungeana is also called buttonwood, buttonwood and so on. Some people call it buttonwood, but it's actually just similar to buttonwood.

Main uses of catalpa:

1 is a timber tree species.

Wide distribution, fast growth, straight wood grain, beautiful patterns and excellent materials, suitable for furniture, interior decoration, architecture, arts and crafts, musical instruments and so on. Because Zimu is firm and dense, waterproof and moisture-proof, moth-proof and not perishable, it was often used as a "coffin" for burial by emperors in ancient times. For example, "Zi Qi" and "Zigong" mean this. Catalpa also has good thermal properties and can be used as thermal insulation material.

2, do green ornamental tree species

Catalpa is dignified, with a wide crown and thick leaves, and the fruit period is as long as half a year. In spring, the trees are full of white flowers, and in autumn and winter, the fruits hang like beans. In summer, leaves are as big as fans, which shade themselves. They are very ornamental and can be used as street trees, yard shade trees and shelter forest trees.

3. The young leaves of catalpa can be eaten.

The phloem of root bark and bark (called white bark of catalpa) can be used as medicine, which has the functions of clearing away heat and toxic materials and killing insects. Seeds (catalpa) can also be used as diuretics.