Editing Pellet Posy

{{Infobox enemy

|pikmin=y

|pikmin2=y

|pikmin3=y

|image=3 Pellet Posies.png

|size=270px

|name=Amplus nutrio

|family=Pellet Weed

|areas='''''Pikmin'''''<br>[[The Impact Site]]<br>[[The Forest of Hope]]<br>[[The Forest Navel]]<br>'''''Pikmin 2'''''<br>[[Valley of Repose]]<br>[[Awakening Wood]]<br>[[Perplexing Pool]]

|underground=None

|weight=1, 5, 10, or 20

|weight1=

|max_pikmin=2, 10, 20, or 50

|max_pikmin1=  

|seeds=Variable: 1-20 seeds

|vitality2=50}}

'''Pellet Posies''' are a species of plants that appear in all three [[Pikmin (series)|''Pikmin'']] games. They possess a unique trait which allows them to crystallize nectar into small [[pellet]]s; the main way for [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] to propagate. When a Pikmin cuts one down, it drops a pellet, these come in different sizes and colors: 1, 5, 10 and 20 with red, yellow, and blue pellets. Although there are 5, 10, and 20 pellets in ''[[Pikmin (game)|Pikmin]]'', Pellet Posies which actually ''grow'' those pellets are not seen until ''[[Pikmin 2]]''. Some of these plants' pellets change color at regular intervals, similarly to the [[Queen Candypop Bud]]s, and drop an appropriate pellet when the plant itself is taken down. If a Pikmin is thrown and lands on the pellet or upper stem the plant will automatically succumb and drop the pellet that is present when the Pikmin hits. This allows players to get the color of pellet they deem most important. All Pellet Posies have the same health, regardless of color or the number on the pellet they carry. Pellet Posies also appear in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]] ''with similar purposes; hitting them causes them to drop their pellets, which can be thrown or eaten. Different number pellets do different amounts of damage. It is presumed that they will act similar in Pikmin 3 as they did in the previous games.

==Notes==

===Reel notes===

''"This sparsely growing plant is able to crystallize nectar into round pellets."''

===Olimar's Notes===

''"In the stem of the pellet posy, one can observe the muscle fiber unique to half-plant, half-animal species such as the Pikmin and candypop flowers, so the pellet posy is a species that can be considered a close relative. Although the ability to crystallize nectar is unique to a small group of the pellet weed family, the fact that these plants reach maturity so quickly and that their pellets contain such high concentrations of the natural nutrients in the soil explains why the Pikmin and so many of the other indigenous species are so reliant on these pellets for sustenance."''

===Louie's Notes===

''"On the quest for the perfect hors d'oeuvre? Slow cook this plant in a wood-fire oven, but be careful to only serve the tender pellet."''

Pellet Posies are most common in ''[[Pikmin (game)|Pikmin]]'', especially at the [[Impact Site]].

[[File:Pellet_Posies_in_Awakening_Wood.jpg|thumb|250px|A group of every kind (except "5-size") of Pellet Posies in Awakening Wood. The fallen "20-size" Pellet changes colors, as those of "1-size".]]In ''Pikmin 2'', Pellet Posies appear regularly in the [[Valley of Repose]] and the [[Awakening Wood]], but disappear from the [[Perplexing Pool]] the day after [[Yellow Pikmin]] are discovered, and are never found in the [[Wistful Wild]]. However, pellets without a plant can be found within all above-ground areas, usually as a drop from enemies. Neither pellets nor Pellet Posies are ever found in caves.

As a sidenote, 10- and 20-weight Pellet Posies only appear in the [[Awakening Wood]] and the [[Valley of Repose]] in the ''Pikmin 2'' world. There are three 10s found in the Awakening Wood, located to the left of the landing site, near the location of the [[Pilgrim Bulb]]. The yellow 10 is near one of the [[Burgeoning Spiderwort]]s, located on a ledge, ideal for the use of [[Yellow Pikmin]] to attack and retrieve the pellet. The other two (red and blue) are at ground level. The only 20-weight pellet in the game is situated on the ledge that is left around from where the [[Sunseed Berry]] is found. This 20 intermittently changes color, so time carefully when cutting it down to get the desired color of pellet. It will appear starting on Day 11, and will respawn five days after collected. The only special Pellet Posy in the Valley of Repose is a 10-pellet, and it changes colors; starting on Day 4, it can be found on a ledge in the vicinity of the rocket.{{clear}

==Pikmin 3==

In the April Nintendo Direct, pink pellets were seen, carried by Winged Pikmin. Additionally, in the 5.17.13 Nintendo Direct footage, grey pellets were seen carried by Rock Pikmin as well as on Pellet Posies. Both confirm the appearance of Pellet Posies in Pikmin 3. They now make a sound when killed and the pellets now bounce off instead of dropping down.

==Killing Strategy==

Although the Pellet Posy is classified as a plant rather than an enemy, they are still vulnerable to attacks and can be killed with ease by Pikmin or a [[captain]]. When hit, the make a "squeaking" sound; the larger the posy, the deeper the sound. For an instant kill, throw your Pikmin at the pellet, not the stem.

[[File:Pellet_Damage.ogg|The noise Pellet Posies make when hit.]]

==Trivia==

*Beta Pellet Posies have spikey stems and fall over more realistically.

*It's scientific name, '''''Amplus Nutrius''''', is loosely translated to 'Ample Nutrients': ''Amplus'' being close to ample, and ''nutrius ''is close to nutrients. This is also based on the fact that it supplies ample nutrients to the creatures of the planet, most notably [[Pikmin (Species)|pikmin]].

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Reel16 Pellet Posy.png

Pellet Posy.png|A high quality screenshot of 3 red Pellet Posies.

5 pellet posy.png|A pellet posy carrying a 5 pellet

Red Posy Pikmin 3.png|Two red Pellet Posies in Pikmin 3.

blackpellet.PNG|A Grey Pellet Posy in a Pikmin 3 screenshot, meaning Rock pikmin can be reproduced by an onion.

==See Also==

{{Enemies|plant}}

[[Category:Plants]]

[[Category:Pikmin 2 Plants]]

[[Category:Pikmin 1 Plants]]

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[[Category:Olimar's notes]]

[[Category:Louie's notes]]

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