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Areas in the Pikmin series are covered in all sorts of vegetation in addition to their animal wildlife. This includes an assortment of plants and fungi. Most vegetation exists as background scenery to add visual interest and to create a sense of the biome the area is in, but some vegetation has gameplay functions too. Some particular plants and fungi are given names in Pikmin 2's Piklopedia, though because the explorers are not specialists in plant and fungus lifeforms familiar to humans, they mistakenly categorize things like LED lights as fungi. In addition, Captain Olimar refers to Pikmin as being "both plant and animal".[1] Vegetation as game objectsSome forms of vegetation are game objects, much like the leaders or the Pikmin. They are dotted about the terrain, and most of them have minimal impact on the gameplay, serving only for decoration; at most, they gently sway when brushed against. However, while some plants and fungi may be decorative in and of themselves, upon touching them they may release some helpful enemies hiding within, like Unmarked Spectralids, Honeywisps or Iridescent Flint Beetles. Others can also act as hiding spots from predators. Finally, there is a small handful of plant and fungus objects that have an important role as a gameplay mechanic, such as being an obstacle. Piklopedia
The Piklopedia is an in-game feature in Pikmin 2. When the leaders interact with enemies and vegetation, a record about the entity is created on the Piklopedia. In order for the player to complete the Piklopedia, they must touch at least one specimen of every recognizable plant and fungus in the game. Pikmin 3 Deluxe's Piklopedia does not contain entries for plants. Gameplay mechanics
Some forms of vegetation in PNF-404 are actually helpful or obstructive to the leaders and their Pikmin, and serve as important gameplay mechanics – some must be interacted with to complete the game.
Treasures as vegetationIn Pikmin 2 and Pikmin 4, the leaders attribute a high value to some otherwise mundane plants and fungi. These forms of vegetation have been upgraded from mere decorative objects to important treasures that the player must collect in order to complete the game. The following is a list of series whose treasures do not act as regular in-game vegetation: Pikmin 2Pikmin 4
Enemies as vegetationSome enemies in the Pikmin world take advantage of the unassuming characteristics of flora and fungi in order to disguise themselves as common vegetation. This can be either a defensive or offensive mechanism, in that the disguise could serve as a way to hide from predators, or as a means for an ambush. In addition, some enemies also seem to be part plant or part fungus, much like how the Pikmin are part plant themselves. A list of enemies with these plant and fungus connections is as follows:
Misc.Interestingly, in New Play Control! Pikmin and New Play Control! Pikmin 2, Yellow Pikmin thrown from a plant will reach a higher distance. This does not apply to the GameCube versions. Vegetation as terrainThe terrain in PNF-404 consists of all sorts of surfaces. Given the series' highlights of nature, a large part of the terrain Pikmin and leaders walk on is made up of flora or fungi. This can range from grass to tree trunks. These different terrains count simply for decoration, as they have no impact on the gameplay, other than providing different footstep sounds when leaders walk on top of them. Vegetation as backgroundIn order to give the areas some physical context, the out of bounds sections of the terrain are filled with plants and fungi. At times, it is even in much larger amounts than what can be found in the area's in-bound terrain; the reason for this is to stop the gameplay section of the area to be too cluttered. The outside of maps can consist of normal vegetation gameplay objects, dedicated models (e.g. trees, leaves, or unique flowers), or, in the case of the first two games, a wall with a texture of assorted vegetation, like mossy stones or trees. List of identified vegetationThe following is a list of identified plants and fungi in the Pikmin games. This list refers to vegetation that is given an actual name or recognition inside the games, but also vegetation that has a mechanic in the game, and not just aesthetics. Only Pikmin 2 actually names most of these, with the Piklopedia. You may also browse the categories available on Pikipedia, with the top one being Vegetation. Pikmin
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Pikmin AdventurePlants and fungi in Pikmin Adventure are once again decorative and hardly interactive, but there are Nintendo Land Plaza statues for each of them. These are unlocked using Nintendo Land Coins. List of unidentified vegetationThere are forms of vegetation that are not given a name or any sort of importance inside the games themselves. However, their species can still be known by examining how they look and act, compared to plants and fungi in the real world. Some vegetation, however, cannot be identified at all, either because they do not resemble any real world plant, or because the resemblances are too weak to reach conclusive proof. The names given on this list are the real world names. AsteroideaeIn the Rescue Command Post, yellow, pink, and white flowers of the subfamily Asteroideae can be seen.
BarrenwortPatches of Barrenwort[3] (Epimedium grandiflorum) appear in Pikmin 3, acting as hiding spots in the Distant Tundra.
Bird’s-eyePatches of bird’s-eye (Veronica persica) appear in Pikmin 3, acting as hiding spots. The plant also appears in Pikmin 4 in the Sun-Speckled Terrace and Blossoming Arcadia, this time with flowers.
Brown mushroomsBrown mushrooms appear in Pikmin 3, and they grow on trees. It is not possible to interact with them. These mushrooms should not be confused with Dusty Mushrooms, another type of brown mushroom that grows on the ground.
Blaxcap and BulborelBlaxcaps and Bulborels (デメマダラタケ?, lit.: "Spotted Bug-eye Mushroom") are mushrooms said to grow rarely on the backs of Emperor Bulblaxes and Sovereign Bulblax respectively. The name "Bulborel" seems to be a portmanteau of "Bulborb" and "morel". CinquefoilPlants in the genus Potentilla, also known as cinquefoils, can be seen in the Rescue Command Post.
ColchicumPlants in the genus Colchicum can be found in the Blossoming Arcadia. They can be found in up to groups of 3, though they can be found alone or in pairs too.
Common ivyHedera helix, or common ivy, is a rampant and clinging plant often found on walls. It is possible to see this kind of plant in Pikmin 3.
Common poppyThere is a red flower in Pikmin 3 which resembles Papaver rhoeas, also known as the common poppy, a common ornamental plant.
Common Water HyacinthPontederia crassipes, or the common water hyacinth, can be seen in the Giant's Hearth.
CranesbillPlants in the genus Geranium, commonly known as cranesbills, can be found in the Rescue Command Post.
CupflowerSeveral small flowers in the genus Nierembergia, commonly referred to as cupflowers, can be seen in the Rescue Command Post.
CyclamenA potted plant in the genus Cyclamen can be seen in the Hero's Hideaway.
DaffodilDaffodil[3] plants appear in Pikmin 3, in the Distant Tundra and Twilight River. Due to the cool climates of both areas, they don't have visible flowers, so it's easy to confuse them for generic reeds. Their name was revealed in Japanese supplementary material, confirming their species as daffodil.
Dragon’s mouth orchidArethusa bulbosa, the dragon’s mouth orchid, can be seen in Pikmin 4’s Blossoming Arcadia.
DuckweedPlants belonging to the subfamily Lemnoideae, commonly known as duckweed, can be seen growing over the ponds and lakes of the Garden of Hope in Pikmin 3.
Dwarf ArrowheadDwarf Arrowhead[3] appears in the Garden of Hope in Pikmin 3. It can also be found growing on the Quaggled Mireclops.
Eaten leavesIn the background of Tropical Wilds in Pikmin 3, it's possible to see leaves that seem to have been eaten by something.
Elephant EarIn the Rescue Command Post, plants resembling cultivars of Caladium bicolor can be seen.
FernFerns are large plants that reproduce through spores, they appear in Pikmin, Pikmin 2, and Pikmin 3, and more precisely, in two colors: brown or green.
FleabaneFleabane[3] (Erigeron) appears in Pikmin 3 and Pikmin 4. It is seen growing in the Garden of Hope acting as decoration, though a White Spectralids will normally land on a group near the landing site in the Garden of Hope. In Pikmin 4, Creeping Chrysanthemums resemble Fleabane while hiding.
Forget-me-notForget-me-nots are small flowering plants belonging to the genus Myosotis; they appear in Pikmin 3 in the Beastly Caverns stage of Mission Mode and the Shaded Terrace stage of Bingo Battle. They are popular garden flowers, only acting as decoration to the garden themes of these two areas.
French marigoldsTagetes patula, also called French marigolds, appear in the Garden of Hope in Pikmin 3, in the room with the Astringent Clump.
Fuzzy leavesIn The Impact Site in Pikmin, it's possible to see strange leaves. Due to the lack of details, it can't be matched with a real plant.
GalaxSeveral large flat leaves appear in the background of the Perplexing Pool, serving no other purpose than decoration. These types of leaves are known as peltate leaves; the leaves' stems connect at the bottom, characteristic mainly to tropical plants. The source image for the leaf identifies the exact plant as Galax urceolata.
Garland chrysanthemumGlebionis coronaria, formerly known as Chrysanthemum coronarium and commonly known as the garland chrysanthemum, is a yellow flowering plant found in Pikmin 3. Although they're similar to Dandelions, they are smaller and have fewer petals.
GerberaIn Pikmin 3, it's possible to find flowers very similar to gerberas, however they may share a closer resemblance to Transvaal Daisies.
Golden pothosEpipremnum aureum, also known as the golden pothos is a tropical plant characterized by the golden streaks on its leaves. This temperate plant appears in Pikmin 3.
HollyPlants belonging to the genus Ilex, commonly known as holly can be seen in the Distant Tundra in Pikmin 3 .
Jack-in-the-pulpitsIn certain caves and Dandori Challenges, plants in the genus Arisaema, occasionally referred to as “jack-in-the-pulpits”, can be found.
KelpIn the north-western beach of the Forgotten Cove in Pikmin 3, various washed up pieces of kelp are seen. Specifically large, pale yellow pieces and smaller, brown pieces.
Morning-gloryPlants belonging to the family Convolvulaceae, commonly known as morning-glory, are flowering plants that appear in Pikmin 3 in the Forgotten Cove, and in Pikmin 4 in the Serene Shores.
PansyPansies[3] are flowering plants bred through hybridization by humans of multiple plants in the genus Viola. These plants appear in Pikmin 3. Depending on the current day, the color of their flowers can change.
Pine needleAlthough it is not confirmed, there are needles in Pikmin 3 which seem to be pine needles.
Pink knotweedPersicaria capitata, commonly known as the pink knotweed, is a low-growing flowering plant with pink club-like flowers and a white arrow pattern on its leaves. In Pikmin 3, it can be found in The Rustyard.
Red hibiscusHibiscus x archeri, commonly known as red hibiscuses, are flowering plants bred through hybridization by humans of multiple plants in the genus Hibiscus. In Pikmin 4, they can be found in the Serene Shores.
Red-leafed plantIt is a red-leafed plant that appears in the first two Pikmin games. It is quite common in Pikmin, appearing in every area. In Pikmin 2, this same plant only appears in the Valley of Repose near the landing area, covered in snow. In Pikmin 2, they belong to the area's geometry, but in Pikmin, it is its own object, called
Riccia fluitansIn Pikmin, there's a dichotomous strap-shaped aquatic plant that can be found in The Distant Spring, and more precisely in the water. It looks like a hemirosette thallus of Riccia fluitans. It is also possible that it's an aquatic plant called "ambulia" or "asian marshweed".
Rosy ParachuteRosy Parachutes[3] (Marasmius pulcherripes) are red mushrooms found in the Tropical Wilds and the Formidable Oak in Pikmin 3. When disturbed by a leader or a Pikmin, they make a unique low-pitched echoing noise. Their Japanese name is ハナオチバタケ?.
Shaggy bracketInonotus hispidus, also known as the shaggy bracket, is a mushroom growing on trees. It appears in Pikmin 3 in autumnal areas such as Twilight River or Twilight Hollow.
Sleeping BeautySleeping Beauty only appears in Pikmin 3. It only acts as decoration, though one patch near the landing site in the Garden of Hope hides an Iridescent Flint Beetle. It can also be found growing on the Quaggled Mireclops.
Slender Wild BasilSlender Wild Basil[3] (Clinopodium gracile) is made of several little leaves. Its Japanese name is トウバナ?. It appears in the following areas:
Spiked grassSpiked grass appears in grouped tufts in Pikmin, as decoration for The Forest Navel's landing site. They also appear in Pikmin 2.
Succulent
The Formidable Oak in Pikmin 3 features numerous different variants of cacti and succulent plants. These include Haworthia attenuata, stout barrel cacti, Aeonium succulents, and large columnar cacti in the distance. The Formidable Oak also houses some more ambiguous but unique flora, including inflorescences of pink wildflowers, sprouts and tufts of dry grasses, and even some tiny lichens in the center of the arena area. Most of these succulents and some of the flower types are also used in the Thirsty Desert and its remix in Mission Mode.
Summer ragwortLigularia clivorum, commonly known as the summer ragwort, is a flowering plant that appears in the background of The Final Trial in Pikmin and the Garden of Hope in Pikmin 3.
Swiss cheese plantMonstera deliciosa, commonly known as the Swiss cheese plant, is a tropical plant used for interior decoration. It appears in Pikmin 3 in the following areas: Tropical Wilds, Tropical Forest and Tropical Forest Remix.
Tree
Nearly every area of every game (excluding The Forest Navel) contains trees, though most of the time they go unnoticed. Their main effect on gameplay is providing dynamic shadows that make the look of the environment more realistic and interesting. Trees can be seen in most of the backgrounds of the first two games' areas, but the textures depicting them are simple and looped, and often obscured by distance fog. In Pikmin 3, the entire skybox is rendered, and one can see full trees surrounding the area using the KopPad's camera.
TulipThese only appear in Pikmin 3, and with different colors from normal (such as pink or yellow).
Variegated crotonIn the Seafloor Resort, plants resembling variegated crotons (Codiaeum variegatum) can be seen, although they may be plastic due to the sap being somewhat of an irritant.
VineAn ivy-like vine appears in the Tropical Forest in Pikmin 3, creeping along the edge of a raised platform and wall until twirling into a curled slide. Leaders and Pikmin can slide down this vine to get from the raised platform to the lower ground quickly, but not vice versa. Several vines are also used for scenery.
WeedA prototype of Pikmin 3 contained an unused patch of weed-like plants.
White mushroomIn Pikmin 3, it's possible to find a white mushroom in autumnal areas.
Woodland sageSalvia nemerosa, commonly known as the woodland sage, is a flowering plant sporting large numbers of small purple flowers. They can be seen in Pikmin 3.
Yellow archangelIn Pikmin 3, Lamium galeobdolon, the yellow archangel, can be seen.
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