Earpod tree is a fast growing tree, up to 20 m tall. Tree has brown, rough bark. Bipinnate leaves are 5-16 cm in length, of dark green color. Infloresces are hemispherical puffy balls of 2-2.5 cm diameter, with 10-20 tubulosas flowers, shaped like a ball. Seedpod is dark in color, and contorted into an ear-like shape. Earpod Tree is native to Tropical America.