Seeding Dandelion

A Seeding Dandelion is a Dandelion which has flowered for long enough to be pollinated and produce a batch of fresh seeds, each attached to a fluffy white tuft. The tufts catch the wind and the seeds are swept from the plant so that they may land and take root in a new location. Seeding Dandelions can be found as scenery interactable plants in and, but as important gameplay mechanics in. In Pikmin 3, normal Dandelions evolve as the days progress, until they finally turn into Seeding Dandelions.

In Pikmin 2 and Pikmin 3
Bumping into one will dislodge one or two seeds in Pikmin 2, but it won't undergo any change. In Pikmin 3, throwing a Pikmin into it will dislodge all its seeds. Apart from that, they have no particular function.

In, a Seeding Dandelion can be replaced by a regular Dandelion, depending on the current day. The Dandelion evolves and finally becomes a Seeding Dandelion.

In Hey! Pikmin
In, Seeding Dandelions are not much taller than the Pikmin themselves, and they serve as a stopping point for Pikmin. When Pikmin are thrown in this game, they either walk towards a treasure, or walk back to Captain Olimar's side. If thrown Pikmin are needed to stay in a certain spot until they are whistled, chances are a Seeding Dandelion will be there. As per a cutscene, when a Pikmin notices a bed of Seeding Dandelions, it cannot resist the urge to jump right on top of the plants and bounce around.

Olimar's notes

 * "It is believed that this plant produces tufted seeds with a parachute-like arm, which allows the seeds to ride gently on the wind. This increases the distribution range of the plant considerably."

Louie's notes

 * "Dried, roasted, and finely ground, the root of this plant makes a passable coffee substitute."

=In fanon games=

In Pikmin: Redemption
Not many Seeding Dandelions are seen in Pikmin: Redemption because most have become ordinary Dandelions.