The flower upon a mature Pikmin is called (Sutera cordata) or commonly known as the Bacopa . This was used to model the white, five pedaled, yellow centered flowers that rest on top of the first generation of Pikmin species, as well as the Bulbmin in the second generation of Pikmin. Sutera cordata also come in different colors
as well, white, lavender (violet), and magenta/violet (pink/purple). So far in the Pikmin species all three of these colors have been used.
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This is the magenta color of the the second generation of Pikmin.
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This is the lavender color of the third generation of Pikmin.
The Sutera cordata are a perennial type of plant (reoccurring every year). Also they are an Evergreen, which means that even in the harsh winter climate and lack of sun, the plants leafs can retain its green color. As an added bonus the flowers canlive through the same weather. This real life logic can be placed into the Pikmin world. The Red Pikmin are shown in Pikmin 2 in a harsh snowy landscape with the Pikmin’s leaf green and bright. Even in such climates the flowers can bloom in real life. The record for the Sutera cordata is -1.1 degrees C and 30 degrees F Sutera cordata are remarkably strong plants. Mr. Miyamoto must have had this in mind for the Pikmin to be strong and durable creatures.
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These are the original three Pikmin Yellow, Blue, and Red. All of which have the white Sutera cordata.
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Along with the first generation of Pikmin are the Second generation Purple and While. These ones carry the magenta/violet Sutera cordata.
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The Rock Pikmin belongs with the new generation of Pikmin that are based upon body enhancements, they have the lavender Sutera cordata.
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This Pikmin is yet to be publicly announced but it, too carries the the lavender Sutera cordata. Just like the rock Pikmin
This Flower Bulbmin has the white Sutera cordata just like in the first Gen. This can be speculate that other species can have different color flowers.
The different variants of the Sutera cordata are the Snowflake white and the Snowstorm Blue/Magenta. These flower are really easy to grow and take up sizable room in a garden or pot, these plants can live through below freezing winters and sizzling summers, making them a great addition to any garden. Sutera cordata can also be planted in the window sill and don’t worry if the peddles fall off they regrow in in 10 min. (I meant two weeks).