This article relates to the official games. See Pikipedia's "Dandelion" article for more official information.

The Dandelion, although an all-too-common weedy plant in the real world, is somewhat rare in the Pikmin games. Dandelions are used merely for scenery and do not affect gameplay. Seeding Dandelions can also be found in the series, but only affect gameplay in Hey! Pikmin. In Pikmin 3, Dandelions evolve from each passing day from bud, to flower, to finally a Seeding Dandelion.

Notes

Olimar's notes

"This perennial grows best in locations with full sun exposure. Its flowers boast countless tiny yellow petals packed together in a head. The species seems to have as many weedlike variants as petals, so more detailed research on these plants would best be left to a botanical research specialist."

Louie's notes

"Young leaves are only suitable in garden salads. Use the flower to add color to your dishes."

In fanon games

Dandelion	The icon used to represent this plant.
Scientific name	Taraxacum officinale
Family	Dandelion
Areas	Ancient Forest
Caves	None

Dandelion
Scientific name	Unknown
Family	Dandelion
Areas	Mystical Beach
Caves	Steel Catacombs, Pit of Misfortune, Perilous Pipeline
Challenge Mode stages	Bulbmin Gardens, Candypop Plains, Shrouded Field, The Gauntlet
Battle Mode stages	None

Dandelion
Scientific name	Taraxacum officinale
Family	Dandelion
Areas	Forest of Hope, Awakening Wood, Garden of Hope
Caves	Snagret Hole

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In Pikmin 251

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Dandelions can be seen in Pikmin 251. Their appearance is exactly like how it is in Pikmin 2.

Notes

Olimar's observations

“This weed appears occasionally, but it's not as common as I would expect. Perhaps I'm just looking in the wrong places.”

Cookin' with Louie

“Young leaves are only suitable in garden salads. Use the flower to add color to your dishes.”

In Pikmin: Redemption

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There is only a single Dandelion in Pikmin: Redemption. It is found in the Ancient Forest.

Official vegetation
Pikmin 1 (list)	Clover • Common Glowcap • Crimson Candypop Bud • Dandelion • Figwort • Golden Candypop Bud • Lapis Lazuli Candypop Bud • Nectar weed • Pellet Posy • Shoot
Pikmin 2 (list)	Burgeoning Spiderwort • Burgeoning Spiderwort mold • Clover • Common Glowcap • Crimson Candypop Bud • Dandelion • Fiddlehead • Figwort • Foxtail • Glowstem • Golden Candypop Bud • Horsetail • Ivory Candypop Bud • Lapis Lazuli Candypop Bud • Margaret • Nectar weed • Pellet Posy • Queen Candypop Bud • Seeding Dandelion • Shoot • Violet Candypop Bud
Pikmin 3 and Pikmin 3 Deluxe (list)	Bloominous Stemple • Bouncy Mushroom • Burgeoning Spiderwort • Clover • Common Glowcap • Crimson Candypop Bud • Dandelion • Dusty Mushroom • Flukeweed • Golden Candypop Bud • Ivory Candypop Bud • Kingcap • Lapis Lazuli Candypop Bud • Lily pad • Pellet Posy • Rock Candypop Bud • Shoot • Spotcap • Violet Candypop Bud • Winged Candypop Bud
Pikmin 4 (list)	Bouncy Mushroom • Burgeoning Spiderwort • Clover • Common Glowcap • Crimson Candypop Bud • Dandelion • Dried plant • Figwort • Golden Candypop Bud • Horsetail • Ice Candypop Bud • Ivory Candypop Bud • Kingcap • Lapis Lazuli Candypop Bud • Pellet Posy • Poison Kingcap • Poison Spotcap • Rock Candypop Bud • Spotcap • Sticky mold • Violet Candypop Bud • Winged Candypop Bud
Hey! Pikmin (list)	Bloominous Stemple • Bouncy Mushroom • Electric mushroom • Hydroe bramble • Seeding Dandelion • Sparklium flower • Spiked pinecone • Springpetal • Vine
Cut and unused	Carnivorous Candypop Bud • Orbular Pollenspout