The Glowcap family is a family of plants found in Pikmin, Pikmin 2 and Pikmin 3. Both variants shed light and are found only underground. Like most plants, their only purpose is as scenery but they do contribute dim light.
Common Glowcap
- Main article: Common Glowcap.
Common Glowcaps resemble common mushrooms, and their glow is always of a pale blue; this is due, according to Olimar's Notes, to a radioactive isotope known to Hocotatians as "Hocotatium 111".
Glowstem
- Main article: Glowstem.
Rather than actual plants, Glowstems are LEDs with either a green or orange light. If touched, the light will flicker for a moment, and then return to normal. They are found in caves with metallic scenery.