Dandelion family

The Dandelion family is a group consisting of flowering weeds with yellow petals. They are a plant-family group and are fairly rare on the planet.

Bloominous Stemple


Bloominous Stemples are unique plants that are always found in caves and will appear in a dormant state when first seen. They will bloom if a light is shone on them from a nearby light source, such as one produced as a result of an activated electrode. Once they bloom, they will not wither back to their dormant state so long as the light continues shining on it. They can also bloom if they receive light from the sun or enemies that produce light, such as Widemouthed Anode Beetles. If the source of light disappears, the plants will wither back to their dormant state. Once they bloom, they act as a path to access previously inaccessible places.

Dandelion


The Dandelion, although an all-too-common weedy plant in the real world, is somewhat rare in the Pikmin games, appearing in only two overworld locations and one cave. Dandelions are used merely for scenery and do not affect gameplay. Seeding Dandelions can also be found in Pikmin 2, but are just as non-functional and are even more rare.

Seeding Dandilion


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 only be found in Pikmin 2 and are used for scenery. Bumping into one will dislodge one or two seeds, but apart from that, they have no particular function.