1、 Leaf difference

The leaves of Artemisia capillaris are very soft and wrinkled. After flattening its leaves, the leaves are divided into 1 to 3 pinnates. The leaves are 1 to 3 cm long and about 1 cm wide. The small lobes are linear, oval or oblanceolate, and are full-bodied

The leaves of Artemisia annua are alternate, and both sides of the leaves are green or light green. The leaves in the middle of the stem are pinnately divided, with small linear lobes. The lobes are oblong, wedge-shaped at the base, sharp at the apex and small sawtooth

2、 Flower difference

Artemisia capillaris head, ovoid or subglobose, with many flowers, with a diameter of 1.5 to 2 mm

Artemisia annua has a head shaped inflorescence, which is hemispherical or subhemispherical, with a diameter of 3.5 to 4 mm. The inflorescence is drooping, and the flowers are light yellow