Tipuana tipu

species: Tipuana tipu

common name: tipu, pride-of-Bolivia

family: Fabaceae

where & when encountered: Carpinteria, CA - 2017

I learned about these trees from a local Carpinteria, CA newspaper. They are an attractive South American import, but unfortunately have roots systems that can wreak havoc on sidewalks and parking lots, like the one above. Right after reading the article, I found the trees and took this photo. According to the article, some of them would have to be removed. Below, the seeds of the tipu tree.