Are we living our dreams?

[rhoda_bruce]

I'm on my off time, thank God. Well, its not mimosa, because I've had those and the pods are huge comparing. Also the pods are furry. Momma has spoken of locust trees in a good way. I believe she pointed out a few furthur up the bayou, which I could identify if I went to that town, but can't say what the pods look like. I'd imagine they'd be about the size of a mimosa.....Momma put them in the same general class. We have a tree that grows locally that I can only say in French and forget about imagining I'd attempt to spell it because I know we have Canadians would know I had seriously mis-spell it but it has seriously big thorns and part of the name has the French name of thorn in it. Well it looks like a locust or mimosa from far, but the locust is prettier. This is a tree that the seeds can be saved in a pinch to make flour for purposes of bread or other needs.......but my seeds don't come from that tree.
Well, DD 16, planted 6 of them. I can tell you that Momma must be having fun with this one.
I cleaned out her refrigerator today. I took all her seeds, veternary meds and a lot of food that required cooking/baking, because Daddy won't cook. But I left a few things, so I can cook back there......or my sister. She had some climbing limas, cantelope, luffas, googootsies (spelling and pronouncement could be off), lots of basic herbs, injectable penicillin and animal electrolytes. They must be all expired, but if I'm ever in a tight spot and will lose something otherwise, I'll shoot a goat or something and hopefully save it. Can't imagine why Momma had it though.

 

[Wannabefree]

Can't wait to see what those seeds produce!

 

[frustratedearthmother]

Me too!

 

[txcanoegirl]

You've got my curiousity up...did a google search for "brown seed pods" and came up with these that seemed to fit the description. I tried to narrow it down by "Louisiana" and "hairy" without as much success for quality sites and photos. Any of these fit the bill?

http://www.texasagriculture.gov/RegulatoryPrograms/EggQualityProgram.aspx
trumpet creeper

http://www.easttennesseewildflowers.com/gallery/index.php/fruits/Copy_of_Redbud_seedpods1
redbud

http://www.easttennesseewildflowers.com/gallery/index.php/fruits/Copy_of_Mimosa_fruits1
mimosa

http://www.easttennesseewildflowers.com/gallery/index.php/fruits/Copy_of_Catalpa_bean
catalpa
http://plants.usda.gov/plantguide/pdf/pg_casp8.pdf
more on catalpa

http://www.easttennesseewildflowers.com/gallery/index.php/fruits/Copy_of_Honey_Locust_pod1
honey locust

 

[rhoda_bruce]

I should have thought to put a coin in the picture so ya'll can appreciate the size of it. The pods are only about 1/4 inch longer than a quarter. A mimosa pod would be almost as long as my hand. But I do appreciate whatever help I can get because there is no telling what is going to come up and I might need to prepare a spot for this mystery plant.
The pods could be a Louisiana native, but keep in mind that Momma went to France to escort my godchild and grandnephew to visit the other grandparents, 2 summers ago. My godchild claims Momma really hit it off with a gardener by the name of Antoinette, who had a huge garden. She has sent the pic, via e-mail to France to ask if Momma got it there and what it might be. Hope Madam Antoinette has internet.
But as easy as it was for Momma to crack up a conversation with a total stranger and get them to show her around all their grounds, it could come from anywhere. Momma was a really smart lady and when she was interested in a subject, and would find someone with some of the goods, she'd endear herself to them fast.

 

[baymule]

Those pods look like locust, but locust are not fuzzy. Wisteria seed pods are fuzzy, but I don't remember what the seeds look like. Guess you will have to wait for them to grow!

 

[Denim Deb]

Those pods look like locust, but locust are not fuzzy. Wisteria seed pods are fuzzy, but I don't remember what the seeds look like. Guess you will have to wait for them to grow!

As soon as she said the pods were fuzzy, I thought of wisteria too.

 

[rhoda_bruce]

Some of the family has taken a very special interests in this project. I guess that is why DD planted 6. I"m assuming DH told her to do that, so we can spread the mystery to a few others. My godchild is the one who took the pic and is trying to determine what it might be, but there are a few serious gardeners in the family and a few so-so gardeners, who are waiting to see what comes up. I don't mind having a couple of pretty things, but I'm hoping its also useful, in some way.....food source or medicinal. Not absolutely necessary, but a nice added benefit. Momma's mind worked in a similar way as mine, so its a possibility.

 

[txcanoegirl]

Just hope it isn't kudzu!

 

[Wannabefree]

True! Or at least get goats if it is