Editing Vegetation

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[[File:P2 Clover Piklopedia.png|thumb|Some [[clover]]s, one of the many plants in [[PNF-404]].]]

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[[Area]]s in the {{ps}} are covered in all sorts of '''vegetation''' in addition to their [[Enemy|animal wildlife]]. This includes an assortment of '''plants''' and '''fungi'''. Most vegetation exists as background scenery to add visual interest and to create a sense of the biome the area is in, but some vegetation has gameplay functions too. Some particular plants and fungi are given names in {{p2}}{{'s}} [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 2)|Piklopedia]], though because the explorers are not specialists in plant and fungus lifeforms familiar to humans, they mistakenly categorize things like [[Glowstem|LED lights]] as fungi. In addition, [[Captain Olimar]] refers to [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] as being "both plant and animal".{{cite quote|What exactly are these Pikmin? One could classify them as both plant and animal.|Captain Olimar|his [[Olimar's voyage log#Partial extinction|voyage log]]}}

Some forms of vegetation are game objects, much like the [[leader]]s or the [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]]. They are dotted about the terrain, and most of them have minimal impact on the gameplay, serving only for decoration; at most, they gently sway when brushed against. However, while some plants and fungi may be decorative in and of themselves, upon touching them they may release some helpful enemies hiding within, like [[Unmarked Spectralids]], [[Honeywisp]]s or [[Iridescent Flint Beetle]]s. Others can also act as [[hiding]] spots from predators. Finally, there is a small handful of plant and fungus objects that have an important role as a gameplay mechanic, such as being an [[obstacle]].

{{Main|Piklopedia (Pikmin 2)|t1=Piklopedia (''Pikmin 2'')}}

The Piklopedia is an in-game feature in ''[[Pikmin 2]]''. When the leaders interact with [[Enemy|enemies]] and vegetation, a record about the entity 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 and fungus in the game. {{p3d}}'s Piklopedia does not contain entries for plants.

* '''{{icon|Pellet Posy|v=P4}} [[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.

* '''{{icon|Burgeoning Spiderwort|y|v=P4}}s''' contain berries that, when delivered to the [[Ship (disambiguation)|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.

* '''{{icon|Burgeoning Spiderwort mold|y}}s''' in {{p2}} suffocate Burgeoning Spiderworts and any Pellet Posies within their radii, rendering the plants inaccessible until the central molds are destroyed.

* '''{{icon|Candypop Bud|y|v=P4}}s''' are plants that can take in Pikmin and convert them to a different type.

* '''{{icon|Nectar weed|y}}''' is a type of grass that, when pulled out, has 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.

* '''{{icon|Common Glowcap|y|v=P3}}s''' in {{p3}} light up the area around them. This provides both lighting and protection from [[Phosbat]]s and the [[Vehemoth Phosbat]].

* '''{{icon|Spotcap|y}}s''' are often simply destructible scenery, but sometimes they can block a pathway or even contain [[Data File]]s.

* '''{{icon|Kingcap|y}}s''' always appear in dense collections of Spotcaps, blocking a path until Pikmin destroy it.

* '''{{icon|Bloominous Stemple|y}}s''' open up when lit, and serve as bridges to cross gaps.

* '''{{icon|Bouncy Mushroom|y}}s''' launch any Pikmin or leaders to a specific spot nearby.

* '''{{icon|Flukeweed|y}}s''' hold items in their roots; [[Winged Pikmin]] can pull them out to retrieve the items.

* '''{{icon|Lily pad|y}}s''' float on the surface of rivers, and allow leaders and Pikmin to ride them to new sections of the area.

 

 

 

* '''{{icon|Leaf platform|y|l=Minor obstacles#Leaf platform}}s''' are minor obstacles that blow straight forward when the air is windy, but slump down when it is clear, which happens frequently throughout the area they're in. They act as platforms that the player can walk across.

In ''Pikmin 2'' and ''Pikmin 4'', the leaders attribute a high value to some otherwise mundane plants and fungi. These forms of vegetation 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 [[series]] whose treasures do not act as regular in-game vegetation:

Some [[Enemy|enemies]] in the Pikmin world take advantage of the unassuming characteristics of flora and fungi in order to disguise themselves as common vegetation. This can be either a defensive or offensive mechanism, in that the disguise could serve as a way to hide from predators, or as a means for an ambush. In addition, some enemies also seem to be part plant or part fungus, much like how the Pikmin are part plant themselves. A list of enemies with these plant and fungus connections is as follows:

*{{icon|Creeping Chrysanthemum|y|v=P4}}: they belong to the same family of plants as the [[Margaret]], and disguise themselves as one in order to ambush prey. It is even stated by Olimar that they are actually plants, being the only enemies in the series with this trait.{{cite quote|{{notes:Creeping Chrysanthemum/olimar}}|[[Captain Olimar]]|[[Olimar's notes]] on the [[Creeping Chrysanthemum]]}}

*{{icon|Startle Spore|y|v=P4}}: similar to the Creeping Chrysanthemum, these enemies also disguise to ambush prey. However, instead of using flowers as camouflage, they use mushrooms instead.  

*{{icon|Skitter Leaf|y|v=P4}}: these enemies disguise themselves as mere leaves in order to prevent predation.

*{{icon|Desiccated Skitter Leaf|y|v=P4}}: same as Skitter Leaves, except these attack Pikmin.

*{{icon|Puffstool|y|v=P4}}: these mushroom-like enemies release spores that can [[Mushroom Pikmin|take over Pikmin]].

 

Interestingly, in {{npcp1}} and {{npcp2}}, Yellow Pikmin [[throw]]n from a plant will reach a higher distance. This does not apply to the GameCube versions.

In order to give the areas some physical context, the [[out of bounds]] sections of the terrain are filled with plants and fungi. At times, it is even in much larger amounts than what can be found in the area's in-bound terrain; the reason for this is to stop the gameplay section of the area to be too cluttered. The outside of maps can consist of normal vegetation gameplay objects, dedicated models (e.g. trees, leaves, or unique flowers), or, in the case of the first two games, a wall with a texture of assorted vegetation, like mossy stones or trees.

The following is a list of identified plants and fungi in the ''Pikmin'' games. This list refers to vegetation that is given an actual name or recognition inside the games, but also vegetation that has a mechanic in the game, and not just aesthetics. Only ''Pikmin 2'' actually names most of these, with the [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 2)|Piklopedia]]. You may also browse the categories available on Pikipedia, with the top one being '''[[:Category:Vegetation|Vegetation]]'''.

* {{icon|Clover|y}}

* {{icon|Crimson Candypop Bud|n=Candypop Bud|l=Candypop Bud|y}}

* {{icon|Common Glowcap|y}}

* {{icon|Dandelion|y}}

* {{icon|Figwort|y}}

* {{icon|Nectar weed|y}} (conjectural name)

* [[File:Red Onion.png|25px]] [[Onion]]

* {{icon|Pellet Posy|y}}

* {{icon|Shoot|y}}

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

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

* {{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 vegetation|t1=''Pikmin 2'' vegetation category}}

* {{icon|Bloominous Stemple|y}}

* {{icon|Bouncy Mushroom|y}}

* {{icon|Burgeoning Spiderwort|y|v=P3}}

* {{icon|Candypop Bud|y|v=P3 red|l=Candypop Bud|n=Candypop Bud}}

* {{icon|Clover|y}}

* {{icon|Common Glowcap|y|v=P3}}

* {{icon|Dandelion|y}}

* {{icon|Pellet Posy|y|v=P3}}

* {{icon|Seeding Dandelion|y}}

* {{icon|Spotcap|y}}

 

 

* {{icon|Bouncy Mushroom|y|v=P4}}

* {{icon|Burgeoning Spiderwort|y|v=P4}}

* {{icon|Candypop Bud|v=P4|y}}

* {{icon|Horsetail|y}}

* {{icon|Kingcap|y|v=P4}}

* {{icon|Lumiknoll|y|v=P4|n=Lumiknoll/Tricknoll}}

* {{icon|Onion|y|v=P4}}

* {{icon|Pellet Posy|y|v=P4}}

* {{icon|Poison Kingcap|y|v=P4}}

* {{icon|Poison Spotcap|y|v=P4}}

* {{icon|Potted mushroom|y|v=P4}}

* {{icon|Shoot|y}}

* {{icon|Spotcap|y|v=P4}}

* {{icon|Sticky mold|y|v=P4}}

{{see also|Category:Pikmin 4 vegetation|t1=''Pikmin 4'' vegetation category}}

 

 

 

{{see also|Category:Hey! Pikmin vegetation|t1=''Hey! Pikmin'' vegetation category}}

{{w|Forget-me-not}}s are small flowering plants belonging to the genus ''Myosotis''; they appear in ''Pikmin 3'' in the [[Beastly Caverns]] stage of [[Mission Mode]] and the [[Shaded Terrace]] stage of [[Bingo Battle]]. They are popular garden flowers, only acting as decoration to the garden themes of these two areas.

===French marigolds===

''{{w|Tagetes patula}}'', also called French marigolds, appear in the Garden of Hope in ''Pikmin 3'', in the room with the [[Astringent Clump]].

 

P3 French Marigolds.jpg|Some French marigolds in the Garden of Hope.

Real French Marigold.jpg|A real life yellow French marigold.

===Fuzzy leaves===

In [[The Impact Site]] in ''Pikmin'', it's possible to see strange leaves. Due to the lack of details, it can't be matched with a real plant.

Fuzzy leaves.png|A group of fuzzy leaves.

===''Galax''===

Several large flat leaves appear in the background of the [[Perplexing Pool]], serving no other purpose than decoration. These types of leaves are known as {{w|peltate}} leaves; the leaves' stems connect at the bottom, characteristic mainly to tropical plants. The [[Assets used in the Pikmin series#Sozaijiten|source image]] for the leaf identifies the exact plant as ''{{w|Galax urceolata}}''.

Peltate Leaf.jpg|Peltate leaves of ''Galax'' seen in the [[Perplexing Pool]].

Perplexing Pool View.png|Three instances of peltate leaves can be seen in the far background.

Perplexing Pool Galax texture.png|The in-game texture for the leaves.

Sozaijiten13 074.jpg|The original photograph from ''[[Assets used in the Pikmin series#Sozaijiten|Sozaijiten]]''.

Real Peltate Leaf.jpg|Real-life ''{{w|Galax urceolata}}''.

===Garland chrysanthemum===

''Glebionis coronaria'', formerly known as Chrysanthemum coronarium and commonly known as the garland chrysanthemum, is a yellow flowering plant found in ''Pikmin 3''. Although they're similar to [[Dandelion]]s, they are smaller and have fewer petals.

Glebionis coronaria.png|''Glebionis coronaria'' in the [[Forgotten Cove]].

Glebionis coronaria-real.jpg|A real group of ''Glebionis coronaria''.

===Gerbera===

In ''Pikmin 3'', it's possible to find flowers very similar to gerberas, however they may share a closer resemblance to Transvaal Daisies.

Gerbera.png|A gerbera as seen in ''Pikmin 3''.

Red-Gerbera.jpg|A real-life gerbera.

===Golden pothos===

''Epipremnum aureum'', also known as the golden pothos is a tropical plant characterized by the golden streaks on its leaves. This temperate plant appears in ''Pikmin 3''.

Epipremnum aureum.png|The two colors used for ''Epipremnum aureum'' in ''Pikmin 3''.

Pothos.jpg|Real-life group of ''Epipremnum aureum'' in ''Pikmin 3''.

===Holly===

Plants belonging to the genus ''Ilex'', commonly known as {{w|holly}} can be seen in the [[Distant Tundra]] in ''Pikmin 3'' .

Holly.jpg|Some holly. The player can't interact with it, since it is meant to be out of reach.

===Kelp===

In the north-western beach of the [[Forgotten Cove]] in ''Pikmin 3'', various washed up pieces of kelp are seen. Specifically large, pale yellow pieces and smaller, brown pieces.

Forgotten Cove Kelp.png|The kelp on rocks.

===Morning-glory===

Plants belonging to the family Convolvulaceae, commonly known as morning-glory, are flowering plants that appear in ''Pikmin 3'' in the [[Forgotten Cove]].

Morning-glory.png|A pink morning-glory in the [[Forgotten Cove]].

Real morning-glory.jpg|A real pink morning-glory.

===Pansy===

Pansies<ref name=lockon/> are flowering plants bred through hybridization by humans of multiple plants in the genus ''Viola''. These plants appear in ''Pikmin 3''. Depending on the current day, the color of their flowers can change.

Blue pansy.png|A blue pansy as it appears in the [[Garden of Hope]] in ''Pikmin 3''.

Yellow pansy.png|A yellow pansy in the [[Garden of Hope]]. Notice this pansy is located at the same place as the blue pansy.

Purple pansy.png|A purple pansy in ''Pikmin 3''.

Pansy-flower-10.jpg|A real blue pansy.

===Pine needle===

Although it is not confirmed, there are needles in ''Pikmin 3'' which seem to be pine needles.

Needles.jpg|A group of needles in the [[Distant Tundra]] in ''Pikmin 3''.

Pine needles.jpg|Real pine needles.

===Pink knotweed===

''Persicaria capitata'', commonly known as the pink knotweed, is a low-growing flowering plant with pink club-like flowers and a white arrow pattern on its leaves. In ''Pikmin 3'', it can be found in [[The Rustyard]].

 

Clover-like flower.png|A screenshot of the plant.

===Red-leafed plant===

 

In {{p1}}, there's a dichotomous strap-shaped aquatic plant that can be found in [[The Distant Spring]], and more precisely in the water. It looks like a hemirosette thallus of ''{{w|Riccia fluitans}}''. It is also possible that it's an aquatic plant called "ambulia" or "{{w|Limnophila sessiliflora|asian marshweed}}".

Seaweed-like.png|''Riccia fluitans'' in-game.

===Rosy Parachute===

Red Mushroom below P3.jpg|The undersides of rosy parachutes in ''Pikmin 3''.

Marasmius_pulcherripes.jpg|A real world rosy parachute.

P3 Inonotus Ispidus.png|Three ''Inonotus hispidus''.

Real Inonotus Ispidus.jpg|Real ''Inonotus hispidus''.

===Sleeping Beauty===

 

Slender Wild Basil<ref name=lockon/> (''{{w|Clinopodium gracile}}'') is made of several little leaves. Its Japanese name is {{j|トウバナ|tōbana}}. It appears in the following areas:

*[[Tropical Forest Remix]]

*The Rustyard.

Unknown Plant.png|The texture used for the plant in question.

Unknown plant.jpg|The plant as it appears in The Rustyard.

Scan 49.jpeg|A scan showing the Japanese name of the plant.

Real slender wild basil.jpg|Slender wild basil in real life.

===Speedwell===

Sprouts.jpg|Speedwell in the [[Tropical Wilds]].

Real speedwell.jpg|Speedwell in the real life.

 

Spiked grass appears in grouped tufts in ''Pikmin'', as decoration for [[The Forest Navel]]'s landing site. They also appear in ''Pikmin 2''.

Spiked Grass.png|Spiked grass in The Forest Navel.

Spiked Grass P2.jpg|Some spiked grass in the [[Valley of Repose]].

===Succulent===

 

''Ligularia clivorum'', commonly known as the summer ragwort, is a flowering plant that appears in the background of [[The Final Trial]] in {{p1}} and the [[Garden of Hope]] in ''Pikmin 3''.

 

P3 Ligularia Clivorum.jpg|A group of ''Ligularia clivorum'' in ''Pikmin 3''.

 

''Monstera deliciosa'', commonly known as the Swiss cheese plant, is a tropical plant used for interior decoration. It appears in {{p3}} in the following areas: [[Tropical Wilds]], [[Tropical Forest]] and [[Tropical Forest Remix]].

 

 

Nearly every area of every game (excluding [[The Forest Navel]]) contains trees, though most of the time they go unnoticed. Their main effect on gameplay is providing dynamic shadows that make the look of the environment more realistic and interesting. Trees can be seen in most of the backgrounds of the first two games' [[area]]s, but the textures depicting them are simple and looped, and often obscured by distance fog. In ''[[Pikmin 3]]'', the entire skybox is rendered, and one can see full trees surrounding the area using the [[KopPad#Camera|KopPad's camera]].

Wistful Wild Background.jpg|The background of the [[Wistful Wild]].

Tall oak trees P3 background.jpg |Tall oaks in the background of the [[Garden of Hope]].

Tropical Wilds 3.jpg|More tropical trees in the background of the [[Tropical Wilds]].

Twilight Scenery.png|Trees in the background of the [[Twilight River]].

P3 Formidable Oak Background.jpg|''Acacia''-like trees in the background of the [[Formidable Oak]].

Distant Tundra Background.jpg|Trees in the background of the [[Distant Tundra]].

===Tulip===

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

''Salvia nemerosa'', commonly known as the woodland sage, is a flowering plant sporting large numbers of small purple flowers. They can be seen in ''Pikmin 3''.

Salvia nemerosa.png|''Salvia nemorosa'' in ''Pikmin 3''.

Salvia Nemorosa (real world).jpg|Real ''Salvia nemorosa''.