1. The leaves of mugwort are blue-gray, not very white. The kind with particularly white leaves is mugwort, not mugwort;
2. The leaves of mugwort are relatively smooth and less wrinkled, while the leaves of mugwort are more wrinkled;
3 , The stems of mugwort have ribs and are gray-white in color. The ones without ribs, green or red stems are not mugwort;
4. The leaves of mugwort taste bitter, while the leaves of mugwort are Astringent;
5. Mugwort has a fragrant smell.