What is the difference between wormwood and mugwort, the difference and role of mugwort and wormwood

1. The leaves of wormwood are blue-gray and not very white. The kind of leaves that are particularly white are mugwort, not wormwood;

2. The leaf surface of mugwort is relatively flat and has fewer wrinkles, while the leaf surface of mugwort has more wrinkles;

3. The stem of wormwood is ridged, gray-white, and the kind without ridges, and the rod is green or red is not wormwood;

4. The leaves of wormwood have a bitter taste, while the leaves of mugwort are astringent;

5. Wormwood smells fragrant.

The subject should be trying to ask what is the difference between wormwood and artemisia? Wormwood is also known as Artemisia Grass.

Artemisia leaves and Artemisia belong to the Asteraceae family, the scientific name of Artemisia is Artemisia, and the scientific name of Artemisia is Artemisia, the name is similar, both like to be on the edge of the ridge, pond and other places where the soil moisture is abundant. But in terms of subdivision, the biggest difference between them is height and foliar morphology, and the growth cycle of wormwood is long, starting from March and can grow until May, but Artemisia grass has passed the Qingming Festival, and it has passed the most tender time (this is to say that the growth cycle of leaves, not long, is not withered, it is the process from young shoots to leaves).

Wormwood on top and Artemisia grass below.

First of all, in terms of height, the height of Artemisia grass is lower, the main stem is relatively small, the stem is dark red, and the best growth of Artemisia grass is only about 10 cm; Wormwood, on the other hand, has a slightly thick trunk and a pale green stem, some of which can reach centimeters in diameter and a height of between 80 and 250 centimeters.

On the surface of Artemisia leaves, there will be a layer of white hairs, soft and smooth, the leaves are small, the sawtooth lines around them are deep, and the whole leaf is elongated and narrow; The surface of the mugwort leaves is grayish-green, with white hairs on the back, and its leaf surface is broad and hypertrophied.

Secondly, if you can personally contact the two kinds of "Artemisia", it will be easier to distinguish them by smell. Artemisia grass generally exudes the green smell of ordinary grass, and some even have a faint smell; And wormwood exudes a unique fragrance. It's the kind of smell that everyone smells when they use moxa sticks or dried mugwort leaves.

From the above analysis we can conclude that:

The stalks of Artemisia grass are thin and not high, the leaves are narrow and thin, and the smell is slightly odorous.

The wormwood stalks are thick and tall, the leaves are thick, there are white hairs on the back, and the smell is fragrant.

1. The leaves of wormwood are blue-gray and not very white. The kind of leaves that are particularly white are mugwort, not wormwood;

2. The leaf surface of mugwort is relatively flat and has fewer wrinkles, while the leaf surface of mugwort has more wrinkles;

3. The stem of wormwood is ridged, gray-white, and the kind without ridges, and the rod is green or red is not wormwood;

4. The leaves of wormwood have a bitter taste, while the leaves of mugwort are astringent;

5. Wormwood smells fragrant.

Difference Between Mugwort and Mugwort: Different height, different leaves, different smell.

1. The height is different.

Wormwood is tall and mugwort is short. Wormwood has a long growth cycle, from March to May is the vigorous period, so the plants are tall, generally between 80-250 cm. The rod is edged, the diameter of the main trunk is thick, the neck is pale green, and the maximum diameter can reach about centimeters.

The growth cycle of mugwort is relatively short, and the leaves generally begin to grow old after Qingming, so the height is relatively low, the stem is not edged, the main stem is relatively small, the stem is dark red, and the best growth of Artemisia grass is only about 10 cm in height.

2. The leaves are different.

The easiest way to do this is to look at the color, the leaves of wormwood are blue-gray, which can also be said to be gray-green. The leaves of mugwort are grayish-white and will have a noticeable whitish tinge. Judging by the leaf morphology:

The leaves of wormwood are broad and thick, the leaf surface is flat, the folds are few, the back is distributed with white spider silky small hairs, and the leaf periphery is small and densely serrate. The leaves of mugwort are slender and thin, the leaf surface is folded, and the grain around the leaf is jagged and the grain is deep.

3. The smell is different.

Both plants have a fragrance, but the degree of mugwort is different. The aroma of wormwood is on the strong side, a bit like the taste of refreshing oil. The fragrance of wormwood is lighter, that is, ordinary grass fragrance, sometimes with a faint smell.

Mugwort and wormwood are the same plant and the same medicinal herb.

The leaf area of mugwort is large, so it absorbs more carbon dioxide through photosynthesis, and releases more oxygen, far more than ordinary flowers and plants, so it is placed in the home, and has a purifying effect on the air at home.

1. The leaves of wormwood are blue-gray and not very white. The kind of leaves that are particularly white are mugwort, not wormwood;

2. The leaf surface of mugwort is relatively flat and has fewer wrinkles, while the leaf surface of mugwort has more wrinkles;

3. The stem of wormwood is ridged, gray-white, and the kind without ridges, and the rod is green or red is not wormwood;

4. The leaves of wormwood have a bitter taste, while the leaves of mugwort are astringent;

5. Wormwood smells fragrant.

Wormwood and mugwort are the same thing, there is no difference.

Wormwood, aliases: Xiao Mao, Bingtai, Curb Grass, Xiang Ai, Qi Ai, Ai Xiao, Mugwort, Mugwort, Mugwort, Mugwort, Mugwort, Moxibustion Grass, Medical Grass, Yellow Grass, Mugwort, etc. It is herbaceous perennial or slightly semi-shrub-like, and the plant has a strong aroma.

Mugwort leaves are dried and mashed to obtain "moxa wool", which is used to make moxa sticks for moxibustion, and can be used as raw materials for "printing mud". It is found in Asia and Europe.

The edible value of wormwood

Wormwood is a very good food, in the traditional food of southern China, there is a kind of glutinous rice cake is made of wormwood as the main raw material, that is, the fresh and tender wormwood and glutinous rice flour before and after the Qingming Dynasty are combined together in a ratio of one to two, wrapped with peanuts, sesame seeds and sugar and other fillings (mung bean paste will be added in some areas), and then steamed it.

In Guangdong's Dongjiang River basin, locals harvest the leaves and buds of wormwood in winter and spring to eat as vegetables.

At the beginning of spring, the Hakka people in Ganzhou have the custom of collecting wormwood to make Amy Fruit, the shape of Amy Fruit is a bit similar to that of dumplings, but the volume is larger, there is a filling inside, it is delicious and delicious, and it can be used as a staple food.

1. The leaves of mugwort are soft and smooth, dark green, while the leaves of mugwort are thick and full, rough and uneven to the touch, and the color is pale green. 2. The leaves of Artemisia are oblong and constantly explode and extend outward, while the leaves of wormwood are generally wide and triangular, gradually growing and expanding to both sides. 3. The color of mugwort petals is light purple and will exude a grassy smell, while the petals of wormwood are purple in color and smell fresh and tangy.

Introduction of mugwort

Artemisia is a plant of the Asteraceae family, Artemisia spp., which has been a herbaceous or slightly semi-shrub-like for many years, and the plant has a strong aroma, which is distributed in Mongolia, North Korea, Russia and China.

Artemisia mugwort is found in wastelands, roadsides, riversides and mountain slopes at low to middle altitudes, and is also found in forest-steppe and grassland areas, and is the dominant species of plant community in some areas.

Introduction of wormwood

Wormwood is very easy to multiply and grow, has strong adaptability to climate and soil, is cold and drought tolerant, likes warm and humid climates, and grows better in moist and fertile soil.

The artificial cultivation of wormwood is in hilly, low and middle mountain areas, the growth is prosperous and the cautious consumption period is 24 30, when the temperature is higher than 30, the stem is easy to age, pruning, aggravated diseases and pests, and when the low temperature in winter is less than -3, the growth of the roots of the year is not good.