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[[File:19.jpg|thumb|right|Some clovers, one of the many plants in PNF-404.]]

'''Plants''' are the means of flora encountered in [[PNF-404]], during the course of a [[Pikmin series|''Pikmin'' game]]. For the most part, plants serve only an aesthetic purpose, but in some instances, they can directly contribute to the gameplay. Because the explorers in ''[[Pikmin 2]]'' are not specialists in plant lifeforms familiar to humans, they mistakingly categorize things like [[Glowstem|LED lights]] as plants. [[Captain Olimar]] refers to [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] as being "both plant and animal" <ref>"''"What exactly are these Pikmin? One could classify them as both plant and animal.''" &ndash; Captain Olimar in his [[Olimar's voyage log#Partial extinction|voyage log]].</ref>.

==Plants as gameplay elements==

Most plants have minimal impact on the gameplay, serving only for decoration; at most, they gently sway when brushed against. This isn't to say all plants are merely decorative objects. Some plants may be decorative in and of themselves, but upon touching them, they may release some helpful enemies hiding within, like [[Unmarked Spectralids]], [[Honeywisp]]s or [[Iridescent Flint Beetle]]s.

===Piklopedia===

{{Main|Piklopedia}}

The Piklopedia is an in-game feature in ''[[Pikmin 2]]''. When the leaders interact with [[Enemy|enemies]] and plants, a record about them is created on the Piklopedia. In order for the player to complete the Piklopedia, they must touch at least one specimen of every recognizable plant in the game.

Some plants in PNF-404 are actually helpful to the [[leader]]s and their Pikmin, and serve as important gameplay mechanics.

'''[[Pellet Posy|Pellet Posies]]''' have a single pellet on top of their stem. When the plant is taken down, it releases the pellet inside, which can be brought to an [[Onion]]. This provides a safe way of increase Pikmin population without having to interact with enemies or their corpses.

'''[[Burgeoning Spiderwort]]s''' contain berries that, when delivered to the [[Hocotate ship]], can be used to brew [[spray]]s. These plants can generate several berries throughout the day, making them a good origin of sprays; they do, however, need some upkeep in order to remain a healthy and reliable source.

'''[[Candypop Bud]]s''' are plants that can take in Pikmin and convert them to one of a different type. [[White Pikmin|White]] and [[Purple Pikmin]] can only be obtained via these plants.

'''[[Nectar weed]]''' are strands of grass that, when pulled out, have a chance of releasing a drop of [[nectar]]. Pikmin can be told to weed out these blades of grass in order to obtain the nectar within.

In ''Pikmin 2'', the captains attribute a high value to some otherwise mundane plants. These plants have been upgraded from mere decorative objects to important [[treasure]]s that the player must collect in order to complete the game. The following is a list of objects that do not act as regular in-game plants, but are instead treasures:

*{{icon|Arboreal Frippery|y|v=US}}

*{{icon|Child of the Earth|y}}

===Enemies as plants===

Some enemies in the Pikmin world take advantage of the unassuming characteristics of flora in order to disguise themselves as plants. This can be either a defensive or offensive mechanism, in that the disguise could serve as a way to drive away predators who are not interested in plants, or as a means for an ambush. In addition, some enemies also seem to be part plant, much like the Pikmin are. A list of enemies with these plant connections is as follows:

*{{icon|Creeping Chrysanthemum|y}}: they belong to the same family of plants as the [[Margaret]], and disguise themselves as one in order to ambush prey.

*{{icon|Skitter Leaf|y}}: these enemies disguise themselves as mere leaves in order to prevent predation.

*{{icon|Desiccated Skitter Leaf|y}}: ditto.

The following is a list of plants in the ''Pikmin'' games. This list refers only to plants who are given an actual name or recognition inside the games or other canonical content. You may also browse the categories available on Pikipedia, with the top one being '''[[:Category:Plants|Plants]]'''.

===Plants in ''Pikmin''===

*{{icon|Clover|y}}

*{{icon|Common Glowcap|y}}

*{{icon|Crimson Candypop Bud|y}}

*{{icon|Dandelion|y}}

*{{icon|Figwort|y}}

*{{icon|Golden Candypop Bud|y}}

*{{icon|Lapis Lazuli Candypop Bud|y}}

*{{icon|Pellet Posy|y}}

*{{icon|Shoot|y}}

{{see also|:Category:Pikmin 1 plants|t1=''Pikmin'' plants category}}

===Plants in ''Pikmin 2''===

*{{icon|Burgeoning Spiderwort|y|v=mixed}}

*{{icon|Clover|y}}

*{{icon|Common Glowcap|y}}

*{{icon|Crimson Candypop Bud|y}}

*{{icon|Dandelion|y}}

*{{icon|Fiddlehead|y}}

*{{icon|Figwort|y}}

*{{icon|Foxtail|y}}

*{{icon|Glowstem|y}}

*{{icon|Golden Candypop Bud|y}}

*{{icon|Horsetail|y}}

*{{icon|Ivory Candypop Bud|y}}

*{{icon|Lapis Lazuli Candypop Bud|y}}

*{{icon|Margaret|y}}

*{{icon|Pellet Posy|y}}

*{{icon|Queen Candypop Bud|y}}

*{{icon|Seeding Dandelion|y}}

*{{icon|Shoot|y}}

*{{icon|Violet Candypop Bud|y}}

{{see also|:Category:Pikmin 2 plants|t1=''Pikmin 2'' plants category}}

===Plants in ''Pikmin 3''===

*{{icon|Bloominous Stemple|y}}

*{{icon|Bouncy Mushroom|y}}

*{{icon|Burgeoning Spiderwort|y}}

*{{icon|Clover|y}}

*{{icon|Common Glowcap|y}}

*{{icon|Crimson Candypop Bud|y}}

*{{icon|Dandelion|y}}

*{{icon|Flukeweed|y}}

*{{icon|Golden Candypop Bud|y}}

*{{icon|Gray Candypop Bud|y}} (conjectural name)

*{{icon|Ivory Candypop Bud|y}} (Mission and Bingo Modes)

*{{icon|Kingcap|y}}

*{{icon|Lapis Lazuli Candypop Bud|y}}

*{{icon|Lily pad|y}}

*{{icon|Pellet Posy|y}}

*{{icon|Pink Candypop Bud|y}} (conjectural name)

*{{icon|Seeding Dandelion|y}}

*{{icon|Shoot|y}}

*{{icon|Spotcap|y}}

*{{icon|Violet Candypop Bud|y}} (Mission and Bingo Modes)

{{see also|:Category:Pikmin 3 plants|t1=''Pikmin 3'' plants category}}

===Plants in ''Pikmin Adventure''===

[[Category:Plants| ]]