- 1). Examine marshes, riverbeds and roadsides as these are the most common locations to find elderberries. In addition, elderberry plants grow in clusters and never alone.
- 2). Look for shrubs that have 3- to 4-inch long, green leaves with a serrated edge.
- 3). Look for large, leafy shrubs that have clusters of white flowers in the spring. The flowers are extremely delicate and are often removed by wind and animals. As a result, the ground beneath an elderberry plant is often covered with white petals.
- 4). Examine the stem and trunk of the shrub and look for small brown or black dots that cover the surface. Elderberry plants have these spots, and they are slightly raised.
- 5). Look for bushes that have clusters of small purple berries in the fall. The berries are arranged in a grape-like fashion, but are much smaller. Each berry has a small scar at the top center, which is where the flowers previously grew.
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