Creeping Chrysanthemum

Creeping Chrysanthemum
	Pikmin 4; Pikmin 2;
Appears in	Pikmin 2, Pikmin 4
Scientific name	Taraxacum rovinia
Family	Chrysanthemum
Areas	Awakening Wood, Wistful Wild, Blossoming Arcadia (Story Mode and Olimar's Shipwreck Tale)
Caves	Snagret Hole, Cavern of Chaos, Hole of Heroes
Challenge Mode stages	Rumbling Grotto, Breeding Ground
Dandori Challenge stages	Trial of the Sage Leaf
Dandori Battle stages	None
2-Player Battle stages	None
Attacks	Eat Pikmin

The Creeping Chrysanthemum (びっくり菊^?, lit.: "Surprising Chrysanthemum") is an enemy in Pikmin 2 and Pikmin 4. When dormant, Creeping Chrysanthemums greatly resemble large flowers used for level scenery. When Pikmin or the leaders get close, they will spring out of the ground, revealing their root-legs and their bulbous bodies.

In Pikmin 2, they resemble Margarets when dormant, but they can be told apart from the normal flowers, as they have one fewer flower, no leaves on their "stems", slightly visible patterns on their stem, and their large flowers have the Chrysanthemum's eyes visible. They have large red mouths that emerge from their tallest flowers. They move moderately slowly, and will return to their original spots if left alone for a while. They replant themselves by standing above the spot where they originally came and sucking themselves into the ground until only the "flowers" remain. These enemies cannot be petrified while they are in the ground.

The Chrysanthemums were heavily redesigned in Pikmin 4. They now have white flowers resembling Fleabane, their mouths are at the top of their bodies instead of on stalks, they have large tongues which they launch to attack and their legs now resemble those of frogs. When they launch their tongues and miss, they will take a while to retrieve them.

The Creeping Chrysanthemum is also a collectible trophy in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.

Stats[edit]

Game	Weight	Max. carriers	Seeds	Value	Health	Regen.
	10	20	12	× 7	2500	7.5 HP/s
	10	20	12	12^{[note 1]}	2000	No

^ This enemy cannot be delivered to the S.S. Beagle outside the Trial of the Sage Leaf. This information is obtained from the Piklopedia.

Behavior[edit]

When idle, the Creeping Chrysanthemum will remain hidden in plain-sight, camouflaging itself as a harmless flower. The flower it mimics is a Margaret in Pikmin 2, and in Pikmin 4 it resembles a Fleabane. This mimicry allows it to blend into its surroundings and avoid detection – although it can be spotted upon closer inspection due to a pair of eyes that are visible on the plant. The Creeping Chrysanthemum stays dormant until either a leader or Pikmin enter its territory, at which point it quickly emerged from the ground, revealing its true body.

Once the Creeping Chrysanthemum emerges from the ground, it will attempt to attack any Pikmin or leaders. In Pikmin 2, it does this by swinging down its large, red mouth to hopefully capture any Pikmin. The mouth acts like a carnivorous plant, as it attempts to snap shut on unsuspecting victims. If it succeeds in its attacks, Pikmin will be consumed quickly. However, if the Creeping Chrysanthemum fails or misses its attack, it will instead slam its mouth into its own body, causing it to fall onto its back. The Chrysanthemum will then struggle to right itself for some time, shuffling left to right before it stands up once more. In Pikmin 4, due to its drastic change in appearance, the way it attacks has changed a bit. It no longer relies on the large, red mouth but instead relies on the mouth on its actual body. It shoots out a large, frog-like tongue that is covered in spiky protrusions from its mouth in attempt to eat any Pikmin. It if connects, it will consume any caught Pikmin. If it misses, the tongue quickly retreats, lightly hits the top of its body, and then hangs outside its mouth for a few seconds. During this short timeframe, the Chrysanthemum will be stunned, leaving it vulnerable before it attacks once more.

Once there are no more leaders or Pikmin nearby, the Creeping Chrysanthemum will return to its flower-like form, waiting for another disturbance. To shake off any attackers on its body, the Chrysanthemum will inflate its body to shake off the attackers.

Locations[edit]

Pikmin 2[edit]

Areas[edit]

Awakening Wood
- There are three Creeping Chrysanthemums in this area. The first Chrysanthemum can be found north of the landing site, past the white bramble gate and along the path leading to the Hole of Beasts. The second Chrysanthemum is located west of the landing site, in the section across the stick bridge and behind the poison white bramble gate where the Geographic Projection is discovered. The final Chrysanthemum can be found south of the landing site, on the raised section where the Sunseed Berry is discovered.
Wistful Wild
- There are three Creeping Chrysanthemums in this area. They are all located towards the southeasternmost part of the area, between the Dream Den and the Hole of Heroes. They share this space with two Withering Blowhogs, and one of the Chrysanthemums holds the Armored Nut.

Caves[edit]

Snagret Hole
- Two can be seen on sublevel 2.
Cavern of Chaos
- Five can be seen on sublevel 3.
Hole of Heroes
- Two can be seen on sublevel 1.

Challenge Mode[edit]

Rumbling Grotto
- Two can be seen on sublevel 1, each holding a Mirrored Element.
Breeding Ground
- Two can be seen on sublevel 1, each holding a Mirrored Element.

Pikmin 4[edit]

Areas[edit]

Blossoming Arcadia
- There are two Creeping Chrysanthemums in this area. The first Chrysanthemum can be found east of the Misshapen Pond base, near some Spectralids. The Orbital Communication Sphere can be found nearby, inside of a dirt-mound. The second Chrysanthemum is located towards the far west, guarding the Sunwashed Plateau base alongside a single Yellow Spectralids.

Dandori Challenges[edit]

Trial of the Sage Leaf[edit]

3rd Story: Dig Deep
- There is one Creeping Chrysanthemum found in this story. It can be found west of the base, on the western side of the water body. It is below the Sweet Stumble-Not that is on the raised platform.

Olimar's Shipwreck Tale[edit]

Blossoming Arcadia
- There are two Creeping Chrysanthemums in this tale's area. The first Chrysanthemum is located directly east of the Fragrant Ravine base, alongside multiple Spectralids. It guards the Repair-Type Bolt. The second Chrysanthemum can be found north of the Misshapen Pond base, alongside a Waddlequaff. A pile of raw materials is located between the enemies.

Strategy[edit]

The following article or section contains guides.
The strategies shown are just suggestions.

With Pikmin[edit]

Creeping Chrysanthemums hide in plain-sight, so you should remain vigilant when interacting with Margarets or Fleabanes depending on the game you're playing. Your best bet in defeating this creature is to first bait it into attacking, as when it misses it stuns itself for a short time. During this short time frame, you should rush in with a moderately-sized group of Pikmin. Its entire body is vulnerable to damage, so swarming it with your Pikmin will deal a good amount of damage quickly.
In Pikmin 2, Purple Pikmin are your best option, as they have the chance to stun the enemy, increasing the time you have to deal damage, as well as the fact they are strong attackers. In Pikmin 4, Ice Pikmin are able to freeze the beast, also increasing your time to deal damage. Also in Pikmin 4, Winged Pikmin are useful for bypassing the creatures tongued-attack, although they are unlikely to be available when you first encounter the Chrysanthemum as they can first be unlocked in the Serene Shores, whereas the Chrysanthemum first appears in the Blossoming Arcadia.

Alternate methods[edit]

If you want to reduce the chance of Pikmin losses, you could simple punch the Chysanthemum until it's defeated, although this will take some time. You could bait it into attacking, causing it to miss, giving you a brief window to strike. In Pikmin 4, Oatchi is a great way to defeat the Chrysanthemum, so long as he has a decently leveled Chomp and Rush. Make sure to dodge its attack and circle around to its backside. If Oatchi's Rush skill is maxed out, he'll be able to stun the Chrysanthemum, extending the time it remains stunned. Finally, using a single Bomb Rock will instantly put an end to the creature – both throwing and feeding it.

Notes

Olimar's notes

“Like Pikmin, the creeping chrysanthemum is a member of a group of creatures with ambulatory root structures. This creature is known as a "mimic," but because it is actually a form of plant, this label is not entirely accurate. For unknown reasons, the creeping chrysanthemum's mimicry does not fool Pikmin, perhaps because they share a similar heritage. It relies on preying upon other creatures to provide sustenance, so it has no need of leaves for photosynthesis. Generally speaking, the role of plants within an ecosystem is as a producer species, and thus plants are generally found at the bottom of the food pyramid. However, on this strange planet the line between producer plants and consumer plants is blurred.”

Louie's notes

“When thinly sliced, this predator's sizeable bulb makes a sumptuous pizza topping.”

Dalmo's notes[edit]

“Let's have a Creeping Chrysanthemum show, why don't we? We'll gather hand-raised Creeping Chrysanthemums and have a contest based on size, flower color - things like that. They're half animal, so maybe a behavior category too? Or course, how would the judges choose a winnner? Each specimen is so beautiful in its own way...”

Olimar's notes (Pikmin 4)[edit]

“Like Pikmin, the Creeping Chrysanthemum is a member of a group of creatures with ambulatory root structures.

This creature is known as a "mimic," but because it is actually a form of plant, this label is not entirely accurate. It uses its mimicry to lie in wait and ambush prey, unrecognized even by Pikmin despite being members of the same class of organisms.

It relies on preying upon other creatures to provide sustenance, so it has no need of leaves for photosynthesis.

Generally speaking, the role of plants within an ecosystem is as a producer species, and thus plants are generally found at the bottom of the food pyramid. However, on this strange planet, the line between producer plants and consumer plants is blurred.”

Louie's notes (Pikmin 4)[edit]

“When thinly sliced, this predator's sizeable bulb makes a sumptuous pizza topping.”

Pikmin 2 Nintendo Player's Guide[edit]

“If you're not specifically looking for a Creeping Chrysanthemum, you may miss it until you're right on top of it and it pops out of the ground. Keep your Pikmin away from the predator's mouth and toss them at its body. If the creature falls over, swarm it before it can right itself.”

Pikmin Garden[edit]

Text

“ピクミンと同じ歩根類の一種で、植物が動物的な性質を獲得したもの。葉による光合成も可能だが、地中に体を隠して待ち伏せ、他の生物を捕らえて主な栄養源とする。

特徴その1 植物のような特徴

頭部はキク科の植物に似ていて、花の部分に目がある。

(Image text: 花の香りも本物とほとんど変わらず、イエシジミやピクミンにも気づかれない)

特徴その2 動物のような特徴

獲物が近づくと、地面から飛び出す。

(Image text: 粘着性のある舌を伸ばして、獲物を捕らえる)

特徴その3 寄生する

ヤドリピクミンに似た性質で、植物部が別の生物に寄生している。

(Image text: 植物部 // 元は別の生物)

(Image text: 宿主の種類によって、花の色や体形、捕食の方法が異なる)”

Translation

“A member of the Ambuloradicis class, like the Pikmin, it is a plant that has acquired animal-like characteristics. Although capable of photosynthesis using its leaves, it hides its body underground and lies in wait, capturing other organisms as its main source of nourishment.

Feature #1: Plant-like features

The head resembles a plant of the Asteraceae family, with eyes in the flower parts.

(Image text: "The flower's scent is almost the same as that of the real thing, and not even Flutterbies and Pikmin notice it")

Feature #2: Animal-like features

When prey approaches, it leaps from the ground.

(Image text: "It extends its sticky tongue to catch its prey")

Feature #3: Parasitic

Similar to the Bulbmin, the plant part parasitizes another organism.

(Image text: "Plant part // Originally a different organism")

(Image text: "Depending on the type of host, the flower color, body shape, and method of predation differ")”

Technical information[edit]

showPikmin 2 technical information (?)
Internal name			`hana`
Global properties (List)
ID	Japanese comment	Property	Value
s000	friction(not used)	Friction	0.5
s001	wallReflection	Unknown (wall bounce speed multiplier?)	0.5
s002	faceDirAdjust	Unknown	0.25
s003	accel	Acceleration	0.1
s004	bounceFactor	Unknown (bounce when it hits the ground?)	0.3
fp00	ライフ	HP	2500
fp01	マップとの当り	Unknown (related to slopes)	40
fp02	ダメージスケールXZ	Horizontal damage scale	0.3
fp03	ダメージスケールY	Vertical damage scale	0.3
fp04	ダメージフレーム	Damage scale duration	0.35
fp05	質量	Unknown (weight?)	0.01
fp06	速度	Move speed	100
fp08	回転速度率	Rotation acceleration	0.4
fp09	テリトリー	Territory radius	300
fp10	ホーム範囲	"Home" radius	15
fp11	プライベート距離	"Private" radius	70
fp12	視界距離	Sight radius	500
fp13	視界角度	FOV	90
fp14	探索距離	Unknown (exploration radius?)	500
fp15	探索角度	Unknown (exploration angle?)	120
fp16	振り払い率	Successful shake rate	1
fp17	振り払い力	Shake knockback	200
fp18	振り払いダメージ	Shake damage	1
fp19	振り払い範囲	Shake range	50
fp20	攻撃可能範囲	Unknown (shock attack max range?)	75
fp21	攻撃可能角度	Unknown (shock attack max angle?)	25
fp22	攻撃ヒット範囲	Unknown (attack hit range?)	80
fp23	攻撃ヒット角度	Unknown (attack hit angle?)	30
fp24	攻撃力	Attack damage	10
fp25	視界高	Unknown (height visibility?)	50
fp26	探索高	Unknown (exploration height?)	100
fp27	ライフの高さ	HP wheel height	90
fp28	回転最大速度	Rotation speed	4
fp29	警戒時間	Unknown (warning time?)	15
fp30	警戒ライフ	Unknown	30
fp31	ライフ回復率	Regeneration rate	0.0001
fp32	LOD半径	Off-camera radius	100
fp33	マップとのあたりポリゴンの選定	Collision processing radius	50
fp34	ピクミンとのあたり	Pikmin damage radius	30
fp35	石化時間	Petrification duration	1
fp36	ヒップドロップダメージ	Purple Pikmin drop damage	50
fp37	地震気絶確立	Purple Pikmin stun chance	0.3 (30%)
fp38	地震気絶時間	Purple Pikmin stun time	5
ip01	振り払い打撃Ａ	Shake mode 1 – hit count	6
ip02	振り払い張付１	Shake mode 1 – Pikmin requirement	5
ip03	振り払い打撃Ｂ	Shake mode 2 – hit count	12
ip04	振り払い張付２	Shake mode 2 – Pikmin requirement	10
ip05	振り払い打撃Ｃ	Shake mode 3 – hit count	17
ip06	振り払い張付３	Shake mode 3 – Pikmin requirement	20
ip07	振り払い打撃Ｄ	Shake mode 4 – hit count	22
Specific properties
ID	Japanese comment	Property	Value
fp01	足元範囲	Determines rotation speed while standing (lower values give faster rotations)	30
fp02	白ピクミン毒	White Pikmin poison damage	2500

Other information[edit]

Size: Height: 135mm, as per the e-card
Pikmin 2 Piklopedia number: #52
Pikmin 4 Piklopedia number: #58

In Super Smash Bros. Brawl[edit]

This enemy appears as a trophy in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.

	Description: “An enemy flower and a member of the chrysanthemum family that closely resembles the Margaret flower. This flower feeds on prey and, despite being a plant, performs no photosynthesis and exposes no leaves—just flowers on top. It usually stays underground with only its flowers exposed, waiting to jump out and attack. It also uses rootlike legs to walk around. Pikmin 2”
How to obtain: Collect all fighter-related trophies.		Type: Fighter Related

Naming[edit]

Common name: "Chrysanthemum" is the family name for the enemy and the Margaret, known in the real world as a chrysanthemum. "Creeping" refers to its startling hiding and emerging behavior.
Japanese nickname: びっくり菊^?. It translates to something closer to "Surprising Chrysanthemum", given the surprise caused when it reveals itself to not be a simple plant.
Japanese name: キクヅモリ^?. Likely from 菊作り^?, lit.: "chrysanthemum growing" and つもり^?, lit.: "pretender". "つもり" is the word used like -のつもりでいる^?, lit.: "pretend to be -"
Scientific name: Taraxacum rovinia. Taraxacum is the real world genus for the Dandelion. Rovinia may be derived from the verb "rove".
Internal names: Its internal name, hana, simply means 花^? (lit.: "flower"). In Pikmin 4, it is changed to BIKKURIGIKU, which matches its Japanese common name.
Prerelease: None.

Names in other languages[edit]

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	びっくり菊 / ビックリ菊^[1]^? Bikkuri Giku	Surprising Chrysanthemum
Chinese (traditional)	驚嚇菊 Jīngxià Jú	Frightening Chrysanthemum
Chinese (simplified)	惊吓菊 Jīngxià Jú	Frightening Chrysanthemum
Dutch	Valse margriet	False oxeye daisy
French	Chrysanthème Rampant (Pikmin 2) Chrysanthème rampant (Pikmin 4)	Creeping Chrysanthemum (Pikmin 2) Creeping chrysanthemum (Pikmin 4)
German	Kriechende Chrysantheme	Creeping Chrysanthemum
Italian	Crisantemo strisciante	Slithering chrysanthemum
Korean	깜짝국화 Kkamjjag-Gukhwa	Startle Crysanthemum
Portuguese	Margarida fingida	False daisy
Spanish	Crisantemo rastrero	Creeping chrysanthemum