1、 leaf difference

Elderberry leaves are pinnately compound, with 2 to 3 pairs of leaflets, only 1 pair at a few and 5 pairs at most. The lateral leaflets are oval, narrow oval or inverted circular lanceolate, about 5 to 15 cm long and about 1.2 to 7 cm wide. The top of the leaves is gradually sharp, with irregular serrations at the edge. The base of the leaves is wedge-shaped or round, and the terminal leaflets are oval or inverted

Elderberry has pinnately compound leaves with 2 to 3 pairs of leaflets, alternate or opposite. The leaves are narrow and ovate, about 6 to 13 cm long and about 2 to 3 cm wide. The apex of the leaves is gradually sharp and the base is wedge-shaped

2、 Flower difference

Elderberry panicle, growing at the top of stem and branch, 5 to 11 cm long and 4 to 14 cm wide, with total pedicel. The branches of inflorescence are mostly at right angles, with small and dense flowers, white or light yellow flowers

Elderberry flowers are compound umbels, terminal, white corolla, large inflorescences but small flowers