The difference between Artemisia capillaris and Artemisia argyi

1. Leaf Difference

The leaves of Artemisia capillaris are very soft and wrinkled. When the leaves are flattened, they are pinnately divided 1 to 3 times. The leaves are 1 to 3 cm long and about 1 cm wide. The lobes are linear, ovate or oblanceolate, with entire margins.

The lower and middle leaves of Artemisia annua are broadly ovate or broadly ovate, with soft short hairs on both sides, about 4 to 8 cm long and 3 to 6 cm wide. The leaves are pinnately divided, with the lobes being linear or linear-lanceolate.

2. Flower Differences

The flowers of Artemisia capillaris are in head-shaped inflorescences, ovoid or nearly spherical, with many flowers and a diameter of 1.5 to 2 mm.

The flowers of Artemisia annua are in head-shaped inflorescences, which are nearly hemispherical or spherical in shape, with a diameter ranging from 4 to 6 mm.