On Thu, 7 Aug 1997, Secola/Nieft wrote:
> >>FWIW, instinctos "discovered" a tropical fruit called cassia (caro fistula,
> >>or "golden shower" tree, found around the world in the tropics)
>
> The fruits are long (1-3 feet) black cigar-like pods, which are pretty
> dramatic amongst the cascade of yellow blossoms...
>
> Cheers,
> Kirt

Would this be the 'ailanthus' tree?  I think there are some growing here
(DC area).  They escape from where the landscaper puts them and grow
little seedlings in every possible vacant lot.

Corbie