1、 Leaf difference

The leaf of Gleditsia sinensis is a pinnate compound leaf with a length of 10 to 18 cm. There are 3 to 9 pairs of leaflets in paper form. The leaf blade is ovate lanceolate or oblong, about 2 to 8.5 cm long and about 1 to 4 cm wide. The apex of the leaf is gradually sharp, the base is circular or wedge-shaped, and the edge has fine saw teeth

Acanthopanax senticosus has an even number of pinnately compound leaves, 12 to 18 cm long, 6 to 14 leaflets, and the leaves are long ovate, ovate lanceolate or long oval, 3 to 8 cm long and 1.5 to 3.5 cm wide. The apex is blunt or gradually sharpened, the base is oblique round or oblique wedge-shaped, the edge has fine serrations, and the leaves are hairless

2、 Flower difference

The flower of Gleditsia sinensis is yellow and white, forming a raceme. The inflorescence is axillary or terminal, 5 to 14 cm long. The diameter of small flowers is 9 to 10 mm, and the petals are 4, oblong and 4 to 5 mm long

The flower has a short peduncle, the petals are oval, and the flowers are yellow and green