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'''Candypop Buds''' are large flowers with fleshy petals and are found in all three [[Pikmin (series)|Pikmin games]]. When [[Pikmin (species)|Pikmin]] are tossed into these gigantic blossoms, they spit out new Pikmin seeds which match the color of their petals. In ''[[Pikmin (game)|Pikmin]]'', Candypops will wither after 50 Pikmin are thrown in, but this number was reduced to 5 in the [[Pikmin 2|second game]], likely due to the 2 new species. Using Pikmin of the same color as the flower will not count against this limit, although they will be reverted to leaf Pikmin and planted in the ground. In ''[[Pikmin 3]]'' they have a new look.
The '''candypop family''' is a family of plants in the {{ps}}. Initially, the family consisted only of [[Candypop Bud]]s, but from ''Pikmin 4'' onward, other important gameplay plants were identified as being part of the family as well.


Olimar notes in a [[Olimar's Notes|journal entry]] state that Candypop Buds could be the next step in Pikmin evolution, and in another that Candypops could be the same species. This theory is further cemented by the fact that Candypop Buds occasionally emit the same sparkles that come from the top of Onions
== Members ==
=== Candypop Bud ===
[[File:Candypop Buds P1 art.png|left|150px]]
{{main|Candypop Bud}}


==Notes==
Scientific name: ''Flora expellus''
===Ship Log's===
''"When I throw Pikmin into this flower, they are popped right back out. I have named this very peculiar bloom the candypop bud. It's strange... No matter what color Pikmin I throw in, the ones that pop out match the flower's color." ''
===Mission Mode Tip===
''"Throw Pikmin into a Candypop Bud to turn them into sprouts that are the same color as the flower!"''
==Species==


== Crimson Candypop Bud ==
When Pikmin are tossed into a Candypop Bud, Pikmin of the same color are shot back out, allowing Pikmin to be converted between types. There are 8 colors of Candypop Bud, each corresponding to a type of Pikmin. (In ''Pikmin 2'', different colors of Candypop Buds are considered different species, while in ''Pikmin'', ''Pikmin 3'' and ''Pikmin 4'', all colors are considered the same species.)
[[Image:Crimsoncandypopbud.jpg|left|150px]]


'''Crimson Candypop Buds''' are red [http://pikmin.wikia.com/wiki/Candypop_Bud Candypop Buds] found in all three [http://pikmin.wikia.com/wiki/Pikmin_(series) ''Pikmin'' games]. When non-red Pikmin are thrown in, they will change into Red Pikmin. If [http://pikmin.wikia.com/wiki/Red_Pikmin Red Pikmin] are thrown in, they will be reverted to leaf stages, and don't count against the 5 Pikmin limit per Candypop Bud (which only applies to ''Pikmin 2''). In ''Pikmin'', this bud could be used up to 50 times to get massive amounts of Red Pikmin, but Red Pikmin themselves '''do''' count against the limit.
=== Crimson Candypop Bud ===
[[File:Crimson Candypop Bud.png|left|150px]]
{{main|Crimson Candypop Bud}}


===Olimar's Notes===
Scientific name: ''Flora rufusia''
''"No matter what color Pikmin is tossed into the bosom of this flower, it spits out the same number of red Pikmin seeds. The Pikmin, the candypop flowers, and the Pikmin Onions are not easily explained by current theories of the xenobotanical sciences, and thus have not yet been appropriately studied and classified."''


===Louie's Notes===
Crimson Candypop Buds produce [[Red Pikmin]] seeds. This name is only used in ''Pikmin 2''.
''"This spicy flower combusts upon contact with the tongue. Keep fire-retardant condiments within arm's reach!"''


===Nintendo Player's Guide===
{{clear}}
''"Toss 5 Pikmin of any color into this flower, and it will produce five Red Pikmin sprouts."''


''<gallery position="center" columns="2">
=== Flarlic ===
RedCandypop3.PNG|A crimson candypop bud from Pikmin 3.
[[File:Flarlic P4 icon.png|left|150px]]
Crimson Candypop Bud.png|A picture of the crimson candypop bud from Pikmin 2.
{{main|Flarlic}}
Crimsoncandypopbud.jpg|Official art from Pikmin 2 of the crimson candypop bud.
47crimsoncandypopbud.png
</gallery>''


==Golden Candypop Bud==
Scientific name: ''Bulbus lillium''
[[Image:Goldencandypop.jpg|left|150px]]'''Golden Candypop Buds''' are yellow [http://pikmin.wikia.com/wiki/Candypop_Bud Candypop Buds] found in the first three [http://pikmin.wikia.com/wiki/Pikmin_(series) ''Pikmin'' games]. When non-Yellow Pikmin are thrown in, they will change into Yellow Pikmin. If [http://pikmin.wikia.com/wiki/Yellow_Pikmin Yellow Pikmin]are thrown in, they will be reverted to leaf stages, and don't count against the 5 Pikmin limit per Candypop Bud (which only applies to'' Pikmin 2''). In ''Pikmin'', this bud could be used up to 50 times to get massive amounts of Yellow Pikmin, but Yellow Pikmin themselves '''do''' count against the limit.


This particular Candypop Bud is the rarest kind in ''[http://pikmin.wikia.com/wiki/Pikmin_2 Pikmin 2]'', as only one is found, inside the [http://pikmin.wikia.com/wiki/Glutton%27s_Kitchen Glutton's Kitchen] on Sublevel 3.
A Flarlic resembles a colorless [[Onion]]. If carried to the Onion, 10 more Pikmin will be allowed out in the field, unless the limit of 100 has already been reached.
===Olimar's Notes===
''"No matter what color Pikmin is tossed into the bosom of this flower, it spits out the same number of yellow Pikmin seeds. Current research has yet to produce any theories as to precisely what kind of interaction causes the Pikmin to change color to match the color of this flower's petals."''
===Louie's Notes===
''"This tart flower's acidic juices can burn a hole through a frying pan. Eating it would be unwise."''
===Nintendo Player's Guide===
''"The rare Golden Candypop Bud transforms any Pikmin type into Yellow Pikmin sprouts."''


==Lapis Lazuli Candypop Bud==
{{clear}}
[[Image:Lapislazulicandypop.jpg|left|150px]]


<p style="margin-top:0.4em;margin-bottom:0.5em;">'''Lapis Lazuli Candypop Buds''' are blue [http://pikmin.wikia.com/wiki/Candypop_Bud Candypop Buds] found in every [http://pikmin.wikia.com/wiki/Pikmin_(series) ''Pikmin'' game]. When non-Blue Pikmin are thrown in, they will change into Blue Pikmin. If [http://pikmin.wikia.com/wiki/Blue_Pikmin Blue Pikmin] are thrown in, they will be reverted to leaf stages, and don't count against the 5 Pikmin limit per Candypop Bud (which only applies to ''Pikmin 2''). In ''Pikmin'', this bud could be used up to 50 times to get massive amounts of Blue pikmin, but Blue pikmin themselves '''do''' count against the limit. It is named after a semi-precious dark blue mineral called [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lapis_Lazuli Lapis Lazuli]. Finding them can generally be taken as an indication that one or more bodies of water is found nearby or ahead.</p>
=== Golden Candypop Bud ===
[[File:P2 Golden Candypop Bud.png|left|150px]]
{{main|Golden Candypop Bud}}


<p style="margin-top:0.4em;margin-bottom:0.5em;"><span style="font-size:16px;">Olimar's Notes</span></p>
Scientific name: ''Flora aurumia''


''"No matter what color Pikmin is tossed into the bosom of this flower, it spits out the same number of blue Pikmin. This family of plant boasts soft, fleshy leaves, the sinewy tendrils of which allow the flower to open and close repeatedly over the course of a day."''
Golden Candypop Buds produce [[Yellow Pikmin]] seeds. This name is only used in ''Pikmin 2''.
===Louie's Notes===
''"This flower's tough texture makes it unsuitable for salads, but its bright blue hue makes for a grandiose garnish!"''
===Nintendo Player's Guide===
''"This Candypop bud is a sign that water is near. It creates Blue Pikmin."''
[[Category:Gallery]]
[[Category:Candypops| ]]
[[Category:The Forest Navel]]
[[Category:The Distant Spring]]
[[Category:The Final Trial]]
[[Category:Pikmin 1]]
[[Category:Pikmin 2]]
[[Category:Pikmin species]]
[[Category:Pikmin 3]]
[[Category:Formidable Oak]]
[[Category:Mission Mode]]
[[Category:Tropical Wilds]]
[[Category:Distant Tundra]]
[[Category:Subterranean Complex]]
[[Category:Glutton's Kitchen]]
[[Category:Emergence cave]]
[[Category:White Flower Garden]]
[[Category:Bulblax Kingdom]]


==Violet Candypop Bud==
{{clear}}
[[Image:Violetcandypop.jpg|left|130px]]


<p style="margin-top:0.4em;margin-bottom:0.5em;">'''Violet Candypop Buds''' are purple [http://pikmin.wikia.com/wiki/Candypop_Bud Candypop Buds] found in''[http://pikmin.wikia.com/wiki/Pikmin_2 Pikmin 2] ''and [http://pikmin.wikia.com/wiki/Mission_Mode Mission Mode] in ''[http://pikmin.wikia.com/wiki/Pikmin_3 Pikmin 3]''. When non-purple Pikmin are thrown in, they will change into Purple Pikmin. Candypops are the only method to obtaining [http://pikmin.wikia.com/wiki/White_Pikmin White] and [http://pikmin.wikia.com/wiki/Purple_Pikmin Purple Pikmin]. If Purple Pikmin are thrown in, they will be reverted to leaf stages, and don't count against the five Pikmin limit per Candypop Bud.</p>
=== Ivory Candypop Bud ===
[[File:P2 Ivory Candypop Bud Piklopedia.png|left|150px]]
{{main|Ivory Candypop Bud}}


Three Violet Candypop Buds are found on Sublevel 8 of the[http://pikmin.wikia.com/wiki/Subterranean_Complex Subterranean Complex] ([http://pikmin.wikia.com/wiki/Valley_of_Repose Valley of Repose]) if the player is in need of more. There are also three in the [http://pikmin.wikia.com/wiki/Hole_of_Beasts Hole of Beasts] and two in the [http://pikmin.wikia.com/wiki/Emergence_Cave Emergence Cave], but two of the ones in the [http://pikmin.wikia.com/wiki/Hole_of_Beasts Hole of Beasts] disappear after a certain amount of Purples is reached, as will the two in [http://pikmin.wikia.com/wiki/Emergence_Cave Emergence Cave]. The two in the [http://pikmin.wikia.com/wiki/Submerged_Castle Submerged Castle] will always be present, as they are required to defeat the[http://pikmin.wikia.com/wiki/Waterwraith Waterwraith].
Scientific name: ''Flora niveus''


In ''Pikmin 3'' they are simply called "Candypop Buds"
Ivory Candypop Buds produce [[White Pikmin]] seeds. This name is only used in ''Pikmin 2'', where this species is the only way of obtaining White Pikmin.
===Olimar's Notes===
''"Research from our most recent expedition has confirmed the presence of candypop buds in subterranean regions. Considering the micro-ecologies this plant has been found in, one could surmise that it could be found in any cavern, regardless of geographic region. Tossing Pikmin into this flower results in the release of purple Pikmin seeds, regardless of the color of the Pikmin tossed in. This variety of candypop contains robustly odoriferous oils. If candypop flowers could be cultivated, there is no doubt that the plants would offer multifaceted benefits to the cosmetic, medical, and tourist industries."''
===Louie's Notes===
''"This convenient purple flower secretes a dark, flavorful oil that eliminates the need for salad dressing!"''
===Nintendo Player's Guide===
''"The most use Candypop Bud turns Pikmin weaklings into powerful Purples. Don't pass up an oppritunity to add to your Purple population."''


==Ivory Candypop Bud==
{{clear}}
[[Image:Ivorycandypop.jpg|left|150px]]


<p style="margin-top:0.4em;margin-bottom:0.5em;">'''Ivory Candypop Buds''' are rare white [http://pikmin.wikia.com/wiki/Candypop_Bud Candypop Buds] found in''[http://pikmin.wikia.com/wiki/Pikmin_2 Pikmin 2]'' and [http://pikmin.wikia.com/wiki/Mission_Mode Mission Mode] in ''[http://pikmin.wikia.com/wiki/Pikmin_3 Pikmin 3]''. They will produce a[http://pikmin.wikia.com/wiki/White_Pikmin White Pikmin] for every non-white one that is thrown in, up to a maximum of five. Candypops are the only method to obtaining[http://pikmin.wikia.com/wiki/White_Pikmin White] and [http://pikmin.wikia.com/wiki/Purple_Pikmin Purple Pikmin]. If [http://pikmin.wikia.com/wiki/White_Pikmin White Pikmin] are thrown in buds, they will be reverted to leaf stages, and don't count against the five Pikmin limit per Candypop Bud. The production of new Pikmin occurs in much the same way as with the Pikmin[http://pikmin.wikia.com/wiki/Onion Onions], with the seed floating down to plant itself in the ground nearby. Many Ivory Candypop Buds are found in the [http://pikmin.wikia.com/wiki/White_Flower_Garden White Flower Garden] on Sublevel 3 as long as the player has less than 20 [http://pikmin.wikia.com/wiki/White_Pikmin White Pikmin], and on Sublevel 4 of the [http://pikmin.wikia.com/wiki/Subterranean_Complex Subterranean Complex], as well as three more spread throughout the [http://pikmin.wikia.com/wiki/Frontier_Cavern Frontier Cavern].</p>
=== Lapis Lazuli Candypop Bud ===
[[File:P2 Lapis Lazuli Candypop Bud Piklopedia.png|left|150px]]
{{main|Lapis Lazuli Candypop Bud}}


In ''Pikmin 3 ''they are simply called "Candypop buds".
Scientific name: ''Flora cobaltium''
===Olimar's Notes===
''"Research from our most recent expedition has confirmed the presence of candypop buds in subterranean regions. Considering the micro-ecologies this plant has been found in, one could surmise that it could be found in any cavern, regardless of geographic regions. Tossing Pikmin into this flower always produces white Pikmin seeds, regardless of the color of Pikmin tossed in. In many cases, plants with small leaves typically have limited photosynthetic capabilities, and thus must find alternate means of obtaining nutrients, with parasitic and predatory behavior being most common. The candypop could be considered one such example."''
===Louie's Notes===
''"This elusive flower spoils within seconds of picking, making it unsuitable for cooking."''
===Nintendo Player's Guide===
''"The only way to get White Pikmin on your squad is to use an Ivory Candypop Bud. One bud produces up to 5 pale sprouts."''


== Queen Candypop Bud ==
Lapis Lazuli Candypop Buds produce [[Blue Pikmin]] seeds. This name is only used in ''Pikmin 2''.
[[Image:Queencandypop.jpg|left|150px]]


<p style="margin-top:0.4em;margin-bottom:0.5em;">'''Queen Candypop Buds''' are [http://pikmin.wikia.com/wiki/Candypop_Bud Candypop Buds] found in ''[http://pikmin.wikia.com/wiki/Pikmin_2 Pikmin 2]'', quite different from the others in the game. They appear in caves and allow the player to gain up to '''nine''' [http://pikmin.wikia.com/wiki/Pikmin_family Pikmin] if a single one of any color is thrown in. The flower's spots alternate between red, blue and yellow, presenting the player with an opportunity, with correct timing, to choose between receiving blue, red, or yellow Pikmin. The plant withers after it has been used, but will reappear after rentering the cave.</p>
{{clear}}


These flowers are found only in certain [http://pikmin.wikia.com/wiki/Sublevel sublevels] of difficult[http://pikmin.wikia.com/wiki/Cave caves], usually immediately before or after a particularly challenging [http://pikmin.wikia.com/wiki/Category:Bosses boss] battle. These areas are usually void of[http://pikmin.wikia.com/wiki/Category:Enemies enemies], so they are sometimes referred to as "[http://pikmin.wikia.com/wiki/Rest_Sublevel Rest Sublevels]"; they contain other such useful things as [http://pikmin.wikia.com/wiki/Egg eggs] and other types of [http://pikmin.wikia.com/wiki/Candypop_Bud Candypop Bud].
=== Onion ===
[[File:Pikmin 4 Multicolored Onion.png|left|150px]]
{{main|Onion}}


Queen Candypop Buds are far more common in ''Pikmin 2'''s[http://pikmin.wikia.com/wiki/Challenge_Mode_(Pikmin_2) Challenge Mode] than in the main game, mostly appearing where the player starts off with very few Pikmin, such as [http://pikmin.wikia.com/wiki/Breeding_Ground Breeding Ground], [http://pikmin.wikia.com/wiki/Hot_House Hot House], and [http://pikmin.wikia.com/wiki/Hidden_Garden Hidden Garden].
Scientific name: ''Lillium pikminporta''
===Olimar's Notes===
''"This specimen constantly changes colors. When Pikmin are thrown into it, it shoots out seeds that match the flower's coloration the moment the Pikmin landed inside of it. The number of seeds shot out is always greater than the number of Pikmin thrown in. It can be said that this is a completely baffling plant, and many mysteries remain over precisely what sort of relationship it has with the Pikmin. It would appear that the Pikmin gain all of the benefit from the relationship... Perhaps it is simply a different variety of Pikmin to begin with?"''
===Louie's Notes===
''"Eating this flower leads to spectacular, breathtaking indigestion."''
===Nintendo Player's Guide===
''"Throwing one Pikmin into a Queen Candypop Bud will let you raise the Pikmin population by as many as 8 little troopers. Its petals cycle through Pikmin-corresponding colors."''


== "Winged" Candypop Bud ==
Onions are large and round life forms that act as nests for the Pikmin. They allow leaders to store and retrieve Pikmin, as well as spitting out new Pikmin seeds. Additionally, starting in ''Pikmin 3'', Onions of different types are capable of merging together.
[[File:7vzcjjU.png|left|106px]]'''Winged Candypop Buds''' are pink [http://pikmin.wikia.com/wiki/Candypop_Bud Candypop Buds] found in ''[http://pikmin.wikia.com/wiki/Pikmin_3 Pikmin 3]''. When non-Winged Pikmin are thrown in, they will change into Winged Pikmin. 5 Pikmin can be thrown in before the Candypop Bud withers away. If Winged Pikmin are thrown in, they will be reverted to leaf stages, and the number Pikmin that can be thrown in will not decrease.


== "Rock" Candypop Bud ==
{{clear}}
[[File:Gray_Candypop_Bud.png|left|90px]]'''Rock Candypop Buds''' are grey [http://pikmin.wikia.com/wiki/Candypop_Bud Candypop Buds] found in''[http://pikmin.wikia.com/wiki/Pikmin_3 Pikmin 3]''. When a Pikmin type other than Rock Pikmin are thrown in, They will sprout a Rock Pikmin. 5 pikmin can be thrown in before the [http://pikmin.wikia.com/wiki/Candypop_Bud Candypop Bud ]Withers away. If Rock Pikmin are thrown in, they will be reverted to leaf stages, and the number of pikmin that can be thrown in will not decrease.


==Trivia==
=== Queen Candypop Bud ===
[[File:Queencandypop.jpg|left|150px]]
{{main|Queen Candypop Bud}}


* While candypop buds in German are called "Königinblume" (Queen flower), the [[Queen Candypop Bud]] is called "Kaiserinblume" (Empress flower).
Scientific name: ''Flora regina''
* In Sublevel 5 of [[Glutton's Kitchen]], a [[Queen Candypop Bud]] may fall from the ceiling. If you look closely, you can see that it has a green root. There are also several Candypop Buds in Sublevel 6 of [[Bulblax Kingdom]]. Here, if you go into close-up view, and if the Candypop Bud is distant enough, you may see a root.
* Yellow Pikmin holding bomb-rocks cannot be thrown into Candypop Buds.
* Like the [[Creature Montage]] notes said, the candypop buds could be the next step in pikmin evolution.
* In ''Pikmin 3'', the Candypop Buds also recieve a more mechanical look, although not as much as the [[Onion]]s.
* In ''[[Pikmin 3]]'', if a [[captain]] enters the vicinity of a Candypop Bud, it will open, and when they leave it will close once again.
* Thrown [[captains]] will simply slide off of the Candypop Buds.
* The roots of vanished Candypop Buds remain in ''[[Pikmin 3]]'', while they never have in previous games.


== Gallery==
Queen Candypop Buds are unique in the Candypop family. Their petals are white with colored spots which cycle between red, yellow, and blue. When a Pikmin of any type is tossed in, 9 seeds which match the color of the spots are ejected, giving players an eight-Pikmin gain. After the seeds are ejected, the Queen Candypop Bud wilts. These flowers are generally found in [[rest sublevel]]s of caves, to let the player increase their Pikmin population. They only appear in ''Pikmin 2''.


<gallery>
{{clear}}
47crimsoncandypopbud.png|A [[Crimson Candypop Bud]].
48goldencandypopbud.png|A [[Golden Candypop Bud]].
46lapislazulicandypopbud.png|A [[Lapis Lazuli Candypop Bud]].
49violetcandypopbud.png|A [[Violet Candypop Bud]].
50ivorycandypopbud.png|An [[Ivory Candypop Bud]].
51queencandypopbudred.png|A [[Queen Candypop Bud]].
Screen Shot 2013-07-20 at 6.55.23 AM.png|An [[Ivory Candypop Bud]] in the [[Thirsty Desert]] level of [[Mission Mode]] in ''[[Pikmin 3]]''.
Screen Shot 2013-07-20 at 6.56.06 AM.png|Candypop Buds send out puffs of sparkling dust when a pikmin is thrown into them in ''[[Pikmin 3]]''.
Screen Shot 2013-07-20 at 6.56.25 AM.png|Despite the slightly mechanical appearance of Candypop Buds in ''[[Pikmin 3]]'' they still wilt.
Golden Candypop Bud Pikmin3.png|A [[Golden Candypop Bud]] in ''[[Pikmin 3]]''.
7vzcjjU.png|Cherry Candypop Bud from ''Pikmin 3''.
Gray Candypop Bud.png|Silver Candypop Bud from ''Pikmin 3''.
</gallery>


{{Enemies|plant}}
=== Violet Candypop Bud ===
[[File:Violet Candypop Bud.png|left|150px]]
{{main|Violet Candypop Bud}}


[[de:Königinblumen]]
Scientific name: ''Flora puniceus''
[[Category:Gallery]]
 
[[Category:Candypops| ]]
Violet Candypop Buds produce [[Purple Pikmin]] seeds. This name is only used in ''Pikmin 2'', where this species is the only way of obtaining Purple Pikmin.
[[Category:The Forest Navel]]
 
[[Category:The Distant Spring]]
{{clear}}
[[Category:The Final Trial]]
 
[[Category:Pikmin 1]]
== Naming ==
[[Category:Pikmin 2]]
The family's name is the combination of the words "{{w|candy}}", given their intense colors, and "pop", referring to the way Candypop Buds spit out Pikmin seeds.
[[Category:Pikmin species]]
 
[[Category:Pikmin 3]]
=== Names in other languages ===
[[Category:Formidable Oak]]
{{Foreignname
[[Category:Mission Mode]]
|Jap  = ポンガシグサ科
[[Category:Tropical Wilds]]
|JapR = Pongashi gusa ka
[[Category:Distant Tundra]]
|JapM = Puffed grain weed family
[[Category:Subterranean Complex]]
|Por  = Antocuspeáceas
[[Category:Glutton's Kitchen]]
|Fra = fleurs cracheuses
[[Category:Emergence cave]]
|FraM = Spitting flowers
[[Category:White Flower Garden]]
|Ger  = Königinblumen
[[Category:Bulblax Kingdom]]
|GerM = Queen flowers
|Kor = 뻥튀기초 과
|KorR =
|KorM =
|Spa = Brotes rebotadores
|SpaM = Candypop Buds
}}
 
== See also ==
* [[Candypop Bud]]
* [[Chrysanthemum family]]
* [[Pellet weed family]]
* [[Pikmin family]]
 
{{Families}}
[[Category:Candypop family| ]]

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The candypop family is a family of plants in the Pikmin series. Initially, the family consisted only of Candypop Buds, but from Pikmin 4 onward, other important gameplay plants were identified as being part of the family as well.

Members[edit]

Candypop Bud[edit]

The three different Candypop Buds from Pikmin.
Main article: Candypop Bud.

Scientific name: Flora expellus

When Pikmin are tossed into a Candypop Bud, Pikmin of the same color are shot back out, allowing Pikmin to be converted between types. There are 8 colors of Candypop Bud, each corresponding to a type of Pikmin. (In Pikmin 2, different colors of Candypop Buds are considered different species, while in Pikmin, Pikmin 3 and Pikmin 4, all colors are considered the same species.)

Crimson Candypop Bud[edit]

A Crimson Candypop Bud from the Piklopedia.
Main article: Crimson Candypop Bud.

Scientific name: Flora rufusia

Crimson Candypop Buds produce Red Pikmin seeds. This name is only used in Pikmin 2.

Flarlic[edit]

Icon for the Flarlic, from Pikmin 4's Piklopedia.
Main article: Flarlic.

Scientific name: Bulbus lillium

A Flarlic resembles a colorless Onion. If carried to the Onion, 10 more Pikmin will be allowed out in the field, unless the limit of 100 has already been reached.

Golden Candypop Bud[edit]

A Golden Candypop Bud in the Piklopedia.
Main article: Golden Candypop Bud.

Scientific name: Flora aurumia

Golden Candypop Buds produce Yellow Pikmin seeds. This name is only used in Pikmin 2.

Ivory Candypop Bud[edit]

An Ivory Candypop Bud.
Main article: Ivory Candypop Bud.

Scientific name: Flora niveus

Ivory Candypop Buds produce White Pikmin seeds. This name is only used in Pikmin 2, where this species is the only way of obtaining White Pikmin.

Lapis Lazuli Candypop Bud[edit]

A Lapis Lazuli Candypop Bud.
Main article: Lapis Lazuli Candypop Bud.

Scientific name: Flora cobaltium

Lapis Lazuli Candypop Buds produce Blue Pikmin seeds. This name is only used in Pikmin 2.

Onion[edit]

A screenshot of the Onion in Pikmin 4, with Red Pikmin, Blue Pikmin, and Yellow Pikmin.
Main article: Onion.

Scientific name: Lillium pikminporta

Onions are large and round life forms that act as nests for the Pikmin. They allow leaders to store and retrieve Pikmin, as well as spitting out new Pikmin seeds. Additionally, starting in Pikmin 3, Onions of different types are capable of merging together.

Queen Candypop Bud[edit]

Artwork of a Queen Candypop Bud.
Main article: Queen Candypop Bud.

Scientific name: Flora regina

Queen Candypop Buds are unique in the Candypop family. Their petals are white with colored spots which cycle between red, yellow, and blue. When a Pikmin of any type is tossed in, 9 seeds which match the color of the spots are ejected, giving players an eight-Pikmin gain. After the seeds are ejected, the Queen Candypop Bud wilts. These flowers are generally found in rest sublevels of caves, to let the player increase their Pikmin population. They only appear in Pikmin 2.

Violet Candypop Bud[edit]

Screenshot of a Violet Candypop Bud.
Main article: Violet Candypop Bud.

Scientific name: Flora puniceus

Violet Candypop Buds produce Purple Pikmin seeds. This name is only used in Pikmin 2, where this species is the only way of obtaining Purple Pikmin.

Naming[edit]

The family's name is the combination of the words "candy", given their intense colors, and "pop", referring to the way Candypop Buds spit out Pikmin seeds.

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Flag of Japan Japanese ポンガシグサ科?
Pongashi gusa ka
Puffed grain weed family
Flag of France French fleurs cracheuses Spitting flowers
Flag of Germany German Königinblumen Queen flowers
Flag of South Korea Korean 뻥튀기초 과
Flag of Brazil Portuguese Antocuspeáceas
Flag of Spain Spanish Brotes rebotadores Candypop Buds

See also[edit]