Creeping Chrysanthemum
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| Appears in | Pikmin 2, Pikmin 4 | ||
| Scientific name | Taraxacum rovinia | ||
| Family | Chrysanthemum | ||
| Areas | Awakening Wood,Wistful Wild,Blossoming Arcadia (Story Mode andOlimar's Shipwreck Tale) | ||
| Caves | Snagret Hole,Cavern of Chaos,Hole of Heroes | ||
| Night expeditions | None | ||
| Challenge Mode stages | Rumbling Grotto,Breeding Ground | ||
| Dandori Challenge stages | Trial of the Sage Leaf | ||
| Dandori Battle stages | None | ||
| 2-Player Battle stages | None | ||
| Attacks | Eat Pikmin | ||
TheCreeping Chrysanthemum (びっくり菊?, lit.: "Surprising Chrysanthemum") is anenemy inPikmin 2 andPikmin 4. When dormant, Creeping Chrysanthemums greatly resemble large flowers used for level scenery. WhenPikmin or the leaders get close, they will spring out of the ground, revealing their root-legs and their bulbous bodies.
InPikmin 2, they resembleMargarets when dormant, but they can be told apart from the normal flowers, as they have one fewer flower, no leaves on their "stems", slightly visible patterns on their stem, and their large flowers have the Chrysanthemum's eyes visible. They have large red mouths that emerge from their tallest flowers. They move moderately slowly, and will return to their original spots if left alone for a while. They replant themselves by standing above the spot where they originally came and sucking themselves into the ground until only the "flowers" remain. These enemies cannot bepetrified while they are in the ground.
The Chrysanthemums were heavily redesigned inPikmin 4. They now have white flowers resemblingFleabane, their mouths are at the top of their bodies instead of on stalks, they have large tongues which they launch to attack and their legs now resemble those of frogs. When they launch their tongues and miss, they will take a while to retrieve them.
The Creeping Chrysanthemum is also a collectible trophy inSuper Smash Bros. Brawl.
Stats[edit]
| Game | Weight | Max. carriers | Seeds | Value | Health | Regen. |
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 | 10 | 20 | 12 |  × 7 | 2500 | 7.5 HP/s |
 | 10 | 20 | 12 | 12[note 1] | 2000 | No |
- ^This enemy cannot be delivered to theS.S. Beagle outside theTrial of the Sage Leaf. This information is obtained from thePiklopedia.
Behavior[edit]
When idle, the Creeping Chrysanthemum will remain hidden in plain-sight, camouflaging itself as a harmless flower. The flower it mimics is aMargaret inPikmin 2, and inPikmin 4 it resembles aFleabane. This mimicry allows it to blend into its surroundings and avoid detection – although it can be spotted upon closer inspection due to a pair of eyes that are visible on the plant. The Creeping Chrysanthemum stays dormant until either aleader orPikmin enter its territory, at which point it quickly emerged from the ground, revealing its true body.
Once the Creeping Chrysanthemum emerges from the ground, it will attempt to attack any Pikmin or leaders. InPikmin 2, it does this by swinging down its large, red mouth to hopefully capture any Pikmin. The mouth acts like a carnivorous plant, as it attempts to snap shut on unsuspecting victims. If it succeeds in its attacks, Pikmin will be consumed quickly. However, if the Creeping Chrysanthemum fails or misses its attack, it will instead slam its mouth into its own body, causing it to fall onto its back. The Chrysanthemum will then struggle to right itself for some time, shuffling left to right before it stands up once more. InPikmin 4, due to its drastic change in appearance, the way it attacks has changed a bit. It no longer relies on the large, red mouth but instead relies on the mouth on its actual body. It shoots out a large, frog-like tongue that is covered in spiky protrusions from its mouth in attempt to eat any Pikmin. It if connects, it will consume any caught Pikmin. If it misses, the tongue quickly retreats, lightly hits the top of its body, and then hangs outside its mouth for a few seconds. During this short timeframe, the Chrysanthemum will be stunned, leaving it vulnerable before it attacks once more.
Once there are no more leaders or Pikmin nearby, the Creeping Chrysanthemum will return to its flower-like form, waiting for another disturbance. To shake off any attackers on its body, the Chrysanthemum will inflate its body to shake off the attackers.
Locations[edit]
Pikmin 2[edit]
Areas[edit]
- Awakening Wood
- There are three Creeping Chrysanthemums in this area. The first Chrysanthemum can be found north of the landing site, past thewhite bramble gate and along the path leading to theHole of Beasts. The second Chrysanthemum is located west of the landing site, in the section across thestick bridge and behind thepoison white bramble gate where theGeographic Projection is discovered. The final Chrysanthemum can be found south of the landing site, on the raised section where theSunseed Berry is discovered.
- Wistful Wild
- There are three Creeping Chrysanthemums in this area. They are all located towards the southeasternmost part of the area, between theDream Den and theHole of Heroes. They share this space with twoWithering Blowhogs, and one of the Chrysanthemums holds theArmored Nut.
Caves[edit]
- Snagret Hole
- Two can be seen on sublevel 2.
- Cavern of Chaos
- Five can be seen on sublevel 3.
- Hole of Heroes
- Two can be seen on sublevel 1.
Challenge Mode[edit]
- Rumbling Grotto
- Two can be seen on sublevel 1, each holding aMirrored Element.
- Breeding Ground
- Two can be seen on sublevel 1, each holding a Mirrored Element.
Pikmin 4[edit]
Areas[edit]
- Blossoming Arcadia
- There are two Creeping Chrysanthemums in this area. The first Chrysanthemum can be found east of the Misshapen Pond base, near someSpectralids. TheOrbital Communication Sphere can be found nearby, inside of adirt-mound. The second Chrysanthemum is located towards the far west, guarding the Sunwashed Plateau base alongside a singleYellow Spectralids.
Dandori Challenges[edit]
Trial of the Sage Leaf[edit]
- 3rd Story: Dig Deep
- There is one Creeping Chrysanthemum found in this story. It can be found west of the base, on the western side of the water body. It is below theSweet Stumble-Not that is on the raised platform.
Olimar's Shipwreck Tale[edit]
- Blossoming Arcadia
- There are two Creeping Chrysanthemums in this tale's area. The first Chrysanthemum is located directly east of the Fragrant Ravine base, alongside multipleSpectralids. It guards theRepair-Type Bolt. The second Chrysanthemum can be found north of the Misshapen Pond base, alongside aWaddlequaff. A pile ofraw materials is located between the enemies.
Strategy[edit]
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With Pikmin[edit]
Creeping Chrysanthemums hide in plain-sight, so you should remain vigilant when interacting withMargarets orFleabanes depending on the game you're playing. Your best bet in defeating this creature is to first bait it into attacking, as when it misses it stuns itself for a short time. During this short time frame, you should rush in with a moderately-sized group ofPikmin. Its entire body is vulnerable to damage, so swarming it with your Pikmin will deal a good amount of damage quickly.
InPikmin 2,Purple Pikmin are your best option, as they have the chance to stun the enemy, increasing the time you have to deal damage, as well as the fact they are strong attackers. InPikmin 4,Ice Pikmin are able tofreeze the beast, also increasing your time to deal damage. Also inPikmin 4,Winged Pikmin are useful for bypassing the creatures tongued-attack, although they are unlikely to be available when you first encounter the Chrysanthemum as they can first be unlocked in theSerene Shores, whereas the Chrysanthemum first appears in theBlossoming Arcadia.
Alternate methods[edit]
If you want to reduce the chance of Pikmin losses, you could simplepunch the Chysanthemum until it's defeated, although this will take some time. You could bait it into attacking, causing it to miss, giving you a brief window to strike. InPikmin 4,Oatchi is a great way to defeat the Chrysanthemum, so long as he has a decently leveledChomp andRush. Make sure to dodge its attack and circle around to its backside. If Oatchi's Rush skill is maxed out, he'll be able to stun the Chrysanthemum, extending the time it remains stunned. Finally, using a singleBomb Rock will instantly put an end to the creature – both throwing and feeding it.
Notes
Olimar's notes
Louie's notes
Dalmo's notes[edit]
Olimar's notes (Pikmin 4)[edit]
“Like Pikmin, the Creeping Chrysanthemum is a member of a group of creatures with ambulatory root structures.
This creature is known as a "mimic," but because it is actually a form of plant, this label is not entirely accurate. It uses its mimicry to lie in wait and ambush prey, unrecognized even by Pikmin despite being members of the same class of organisms.
It relies on preying upon other creatures to provide sustenance, so it has no need of leaves for photosynthesis.
Generally speaking, the role of plants within an ecosystem is as a producer species, and thus plants are generally found at the bottom of the food pyramid. However, on this strange planet, the line between producer plants and consumer plants is blurred.”Louie's notes (Pikmin 4)[edit]
Pikmin 2 Nintendo Player's Guide[edit]
Pikmin Garden[edit]
Text
“ピクミンと同じ歩根類の一種で、植物が動物的な性質を獲得したもの。葉による光合成も可能だが、地中に体を隠して待ち伏せ、他の生物を捕らえて主な栄養源とする。
特徴 その1 植物のような特徴
- 頭部はキク科の植物に似ていて、花の部分に目がある。
- (Image text: 花の香りも本物とほとんど変わらず、イエシジミやピクミンにも気づかれない)
特徴 その2 動物のような特徴
- 獲物が近づくと、地面から飛び出す。
- (Image text: 粘着性のある舌を伸ばして、獲物を捕らえる)
特徴 その3 寄生する
- ヤドリピクミンに似た性質で、植物部が別の生物に寄生している。
- (Image text: 植物部 // 元は別の生物)
- (Image text: 宿主の種類によって、花の色や体形、捕食の方法が異なる)”
Translation
“A member of the Ambuloradicis class, like the Pikmin, it is a plant that has acquired animal-like characteristics. Although capable of photosynthesis using its leaves, it hides its body underground and lies in wait, capturing other organisms as its main source of nourishment.
Feature #1: Plant-like features
- The head resembles a plant of the Asteraceae family, with eyes in the flower parts.
- (Image text: "The flower's scent is almost the same as that of the real thing, and not even Flutterbies and Pikmin notice it")
Feature #2: Animal-like features
- When prey approaches, it leaps from the ground.
- (Image text: "It extends its sticky tongue to catch its prey")
Feature #3: Parasitic
- Similar to the Bulbmin, the plant part parasitizes another organism.
- (Image text: "Plant part // Originally a different organism")
- (Image text: "Depending on the type of host, the flower color, body shape, and method of predation differ")”
Technical information[edit]
| Pikmin 2 technical information(?) | |||
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| Internal name | hana | ||
| Global properties(List) | |||
| ID | Japanese comment | Property | Value |
| s000 | friction(not used) | Friction | 0.5 |
| s001 | wallReflection | Unknown (wall bounce speed multiplier?) | 0.5 |
| s002 | faceDirAdjust | Unknown | 0.25 |
| s003 | accel | Acceleration | 0.1 |
| s004 | bounceFactor | Unknown (bounce when it hits the ground?) | 0.3 |
| fp00 | ライフ | HP | 2500 |
| fp01 | マップとの当り | Unknown (related to slopes) | 40 |
| fp02 | ダメージスケールXZ | Horizontal damage scale | 0.3 |
| fp03 | ダメージスケールY | Vertical damage scale | 0.3 |
| fp04 | ダメージフレーム | Damage scale duration | 0.35 |
| fp05 | 質量 | Unknown (weight?) | 0.01 |
| fp06 | 速度 | Move speed | 100 |
| fp08 | 回転速度率 | Rotation acceleration | 0.4 |
| fp09 | テリトリー | Territory radius | 300 |
| fp10 | ホーム範囲 | "Home" radius | 15 |
| fp11 | プライベート距離 | "Private" radius | 70 |
| fp12 | 視界距離 | Sight radius | 500 |
| fp13 | 視界角度 | FOV | 90 |
| fp14 | 探索距離 | Unknown (exploration radius?) | 500 |
| fp15 | 探索角度 | Unknown (exploration angle?) | 120 |
| fp16 | 振り払い率 | Successful shake rate | 1 |
| fp17 | 振り払い力 | Shake knockback | 200 |
| fp18 | 振り払いダメージ | Shake damage | 1 |
| fp19 | 振り払い範囲 | Shake range | 50 |
| fp20 | 攻撃可能範囲 | Unknown (shock attack max range?) | 75 |
| fp21 | 攻撃可能角度 | Unknown (shock attack max angle?) | 25 |
| fp22 | 攻撃ヒット範囲 | Unknown (attack hit range?) | 80 |
| fp23 | 攻撃ヒット角度 | Unknown (attack hit angle?) | 30 |
| fp24 | 攻撃力 | Attack damage | 10 |
| fp25 | 視界高 | Unknown (height visibility?) | 50 |
| fp26 | 探索高 | Unknown (exploration height?) | 100 |
| fp27 | ライフの高さ | HP wheel height | 90 |
| fp28 | 回転最大速度 | Rotation speed | 4 |
| fp29 | 警戒時間 | Unknown (warning time?) | 15 |
| fp30 | 警戒ライフ | Unknown | 30 |
| fp31 | ライフ回復率 | Regeneration rate | 0.0001 |
| fp32 | LOD半径 | Off-camera radius | 100 |
| fp33 | マップとのあたりポリゴンの選定 | Collision processing radius | 50 |
| fp34 | ピクミンとのあたり | Pikmin damage radius | 30 |
| fp35 | 石化時間 | Petrification duration | 1 |
| fp36 | ヒップドロップダメージ | Purple Pikmin drop damage | 50 |
| fp37 | 地震気絶確立 | Purple Pikmin stun chance | 0.3 (30%) |
| fp38 | 地震気絶時間 | Purple Pikmin stuntime | 5 |
| ip01 | 振り払い打撃Ａ | Shake mode 1 – hit count | 6 |
| ip02 | 振り払い張付１ | Shake mode 1 – Pikmin requirement | 5 |
| ip03 | 振り払い打撃Ｂ | Shake mode 2 – hit count | 12 |
| ip04 | 振り払い張付２ | Shake mode 2 – Pikmin requirement | 10 |
| ip05 | 振り払い打撃Ｃ | Shake mode 3 – hit count | 17 |
| ip06 | 振り払い張付３ | Shake mode 3 – Pikmin requirement | 20 |
| ip07 | 振り払い打撃Ｄ | Shake mode 4 – hit count | 22 |
| Specific properties | |||
| ID | Japanese comment | Property | Value |
| fp01 | 足元範囲 | Determines rotation speed while standing (lower values give faster rotations) | 30 |
| fp02 | 白ピクミン毒 | White Pikmin poison damage | 2500 |
Other information[edit]
- Size: Height:135mm, as per thee-card
- Pikmin 2 Piklopedia number: #52
- Pikmin 4 Piklopedia number: #58
InSuper Smash Bros. Brawl[edit]
This enemy appears as a trophy inSuper Smash Bros. Brawl.
 | Description: “An enemy flower and a member of the chrysanthemum family that closely resembles the Margaret flower. This flower feeds on prey and, despite being a plant, performs no photosynthesis and exposes no leaves--just flowers on top. It usually stays underground with only its flowers exposed, waiting to jump out and attack. It also uses rootlike legs to walk around.
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| How to obtain: Collect all fighter-related trophies. | Type: Fighter Related | |
Naming[edit]
- Common name: "Chrysanthemum" is the family name for the enemy and theMargaret, known in the real world as a chrysanthemum. "Creeping" refers to its startling hiding and emerging behavior.
- Japanese nickname:びっくり菊?. It translates to something closer to "Surprising Chrysanthemum", given the surprise caused when it reveals itself to not be a simple plant.
- Japanese name:キクヅモリ?. Likely from菊作り?, lit.: "chrysanthemum growing" andつもり?, lit.: "pretender". "つもり" is the word used like-のつもりでいる?, lit.: "pretend to be -"
- Scientific name:Taraxacum rovinia.Taraxacum is the real world genus for theDandelion.Rovinia may be derived from the verb "rove".
- Internal names: Its internal name,
hana, simply means花? (lit.: "flower"). InPikmin 4, it is changed toBIKKURIGIKU, which matches its Japanese common name. - Prerelease: None.
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning |
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 Japanese | びっくり菊 / ビックリ菊[1]? Bikkuri Giku | Surprising Chrysanthemum |
 Chinese(traditional) | 驚嚇菊 Jīngxià Jú | Frightening Chrysanthemum |
 Chinese(simplified) | 惊吓菊 Jīngxià Jú | Frightening Chrysanthemum |
 Dutch | Valse margriet | False oxeye daisy |
 French | Chrysanthème Rampant (Pikmin 2) Chrysanthème rampant (Pikmin 4) | Creeping Chrysanthemum (Pikmin 2) Creeping chrysanthemum (Pikmin 4) |
 German | Kriechende Chrysantheme | Creeping Chrysanthemum |
 Italian | Crisantemo strisciante | Slithering chrysanthemum |
 Korean | 깜짝국화 Kkamjjag-Gukhwa | Startle Crysanthemum |
 Portuguese | Margarida fingida | False daisy |
 Spanish | Crisantemo rastrero | Creeping chrysanthemum |
Gallery[edit]
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Pikmin 2[edit]
A Creeping Chrysanthemum in thePiklopedia.
A Creeping Chrysanthemum hiding in the ground.
A Creeping Chrysanthemum being attacked.
A Creeping Chrysanthemum that has fallen on its back.
A Creeping Chrysanthemum chasing Olimar in anearlier version of theNovice Training cave,
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ThePiklopedia icon of the Creeping Chrysanthemum inthe Nintendo Switch version ofPikmin 2.
A Creeping Chrysanthemum eating Pikmin.
The corpse of a Creeping Chrysanthemum.
Pikmin 4[edit]
A Creeping Chrysanthemum near therookie Rescue Officer.
A Creeping Chrysanthemum guarding theSunwashed Plateau base.
An idle Creeping Chrysanthemum showing only its flowering part.
A Creeping Chrysanthemum that has been woken up.
A Creeping Chrysanthemum that is watching the player.
A Creeping Chrysanthemum that has stunned itself due to missing its attack.
A Creeping Chrysanthemum eatingpikpik carrots.
A Creeping Chrysanthemum that has been hit with alightning shock.
A defeated Creeping Chrysanthemum in thePiklopedia.
Other[edit]
The Creeping Chrysanthemum'se-card, #58 (10th red card).
A Creeping Chrysanthemum as seen in the "Creeping Chrysanthemum"comic.
Real-world marguerites.
Real-world fleabane.
Trivia[edit]
- Despite its appearance,Pikmin 2's Creeping Chrysanthemum uses the same AI that is also used for theRed Bulborb,Hairy Bulborb,Orange Bulborb, andFiery Bulblax.[2]
- The Creeping Chrysanthemum shares a genus name with theDandelion even though they are in separate families; in real life, this is impossible, as different species cannot be in the same genus and different families. This is likely amistake.
- InPikmin 2, the Creeping Chrysanthemum is voiced by Takahiro Watanabe.[3]
- Despite the Creeping Chrysanthemum's drastically different appearance fromPikmin 2, Olimar and Louie'sPiklopedia notes remain mostly unchanged inPikmin 4, meaning that Olimar still states that the creature has no need for leaves despite it now possessing them. This is made even more bizarre considering the fact that Olimar's notes are updated to say that Pikmin are fooled by the mimic, contrary to them supposedly seeing past it according toPikmin 2.
- While not stated withinPikmin 4, thePikmin Garden website's page for the Creeping Chrysanthemum has a section stating that its appearance can vary depending on its host while showing thePikmin 2 design, implying that both are the same creature despite their drastically different appearances.
- Olimar's notes on the Creeping Chrysanthemum in the Japanese version ofPikmin 2 are the first mention of the Ambuloradicis class, which would go unnamed in English untilPikmin 4.
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^さまざまな生物［けっこう危険な生物］ on the official JapanesePikmin 2 website, retrieved on December 10th, 2022
- ^Pikmin 2 decompilation on Github
- ^Development staff interview forPikmin 2 on Wayback Machine
- Pikmin 2
- Pikmin 4
- Chrysanthemum family
- Pikmin 2 enemies
- Pikmin 4 enemies
- Burrowing enemies
- Disguising enemies
- Hiding enemies
- Pikmin-eating enemies
- Awakening Wood
- Wistful Wild
- Snagret Hole
- Cavern of Chaos
- Hole of Heroes
- Blossoming Arcadia
- Super Smash Bros. series
- Pikmin 2 Challenge Mode
- Olimar's Shipwreck Tale
- Trial of the Sage Leaf