the blooming catalpa bungei

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Catalpa bungei C. A. Mey is A small tree of the cystododendron family, 8 to 12 meters tall. Leaves triangular-ovate or ovate-oblong, up to 8 cm wide, apex long acuminate, base truncate, broadly cuneate or cordate, dark green, dorsal glabrous Petiole 2-8 cm long. Terminal corymbose raceme with 2-12 flowers. Calyx buds are round when apical with sharp teeth. Corolla light red, inner surface with 2 yellow stripes and dark purple spots.