Seeding Dandelion
- This article relates to the official games. See Pikipedia's "Seeding Dandelion" article for more official information.
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Scientific name | Taraxacum ventulus | ||
Family | Dandelion | ||
Areas | Perplexing Pool, Garden of Hope | ||
Caves | None |
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 Pikmin 2 and Pikmin 3, but as important gameplay mechanics in Hey! Pikmin. 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 Pikmin 3, 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 Hey! Pikmin, 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.
Notes
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
Below this point is where users place their version of the Seeding Dandelion.
In Pikmin 251
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Scientific name | Unknown | ||
Family | Dandelion | ||
Areas | None | ||
Caves | Ivory Metalworks, Endless Abyss | ||
Challenge Mode stages | Bulbmin Gardens, Foreboding Forest | ||
Battle Mode stages | None |
Seeding Dandelions can be seen in Pikmin 251. Their appearance is exactly like how it is in Pikmin 2.
Notes
Olimar's observations
- “This rather uncommon weed spreads its seeds around whenever it is disturbed, usually by the wind. It is certainly a unique way to reproduce, but I'm not sure if it's all that effective.”
Cookin' with Louie
- “Dried, roasted, and finely ground, the root of this plant makes a passable coffee substitute.”
In Pikmin: Redemption
This article or section presents information pertaining to Pikmin: Redemption, created by Sir Pikmin. |
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Scientific name | Taraxacum ventulus | ||
Family | Dandelion | ||
Areas | N/A | ||
Caves | N/A |
Not many Seeding Dandelions are seen in Pikmin: Redemption because most have become ordinary Dandelions.