Tangle Weed

Tangle Weeds are a plant species first seen on Tallon IV in Metroid Prime.
== Description ==
There are many variations of these plants existing on an untold number of planets, similar to how there are variants of Shriekbats inhabiting different worlds. It entangles creatures that pass through it, slowing down larger creatures (such as Samus), or stopping smaller ones entirely for sustenance. Shooting at or near it will make it retract into the ground.
There is a poisonous variant on Tallon IV and Aether known as Venom Weed. Poisonous Tangle Weeds can also be observed in the Drop Shaft on Phaaze in Metroid Prime 3: Corruption, though they are still referred to as Tangle Weeds rather than Venom Weeds. The leaves on these corrupted plants have a bright blue color. While the scan suggests they are harmless against larger bioforms, it is contradicted by the fact that they damage Samus on contact. While this is likely a developer oversight, Samus is in permanent Hypermode during this time and contact with any bioform would raise the gauge while on Phaaze.
==Locations==
On Tallon IV, Samus encountered Tangle Weed in these rooms:
*Temple Hall
*Ruined Gallery
*Totem Access
*Transport Access North
*Sun Tower Access
*Root Tunnel
*Frigate Access Tunnel
*Landing Site (Tallon Overworld)
==Official Data==
===Logbook entries===
===Metroid Prime and Metroid Fusion: Prima's Official Strategy Guide===
;Tangle Weed
:"Tangle Weed isn't dangerous: it's just a nuisance that slows down Samus. Shoot the Tangle Weed to retract them into the ground, which will allow you to travel through the patch unhindered. The Tangle Weed will reappear shortly: it can never be destroyed."
;Tangle Weed
:Found In: Tallon Overworld, Chozo Ruins
:Recommended Weapon: Power Beam
:"This weed is harmless. All it does is slow you down when you pass through. You can shoot it to make it retract into the ground for a short time. Tangle Weed cannot be destroyed."
===Metroid Prime: The Official Nintendo Player's Guide===
;TANGLE WEED
:"Tangle Weed is an indigenous life-form that grows all over Tallon IV. The weeds slowly wave back and forth in the air, even in the stillest of breezes. If you shoot at a patch of Tangle Weed, it will retract into the ground. Unlike most of the planet's flora, Tangle Weed is completely harmless, but it slows you down."
===Metroid Prime Official Strategy Guide===
;TANGLE WEED
:MORPHOLOGY
:"Plant life with basic sentience. Retracts into the ground if threatened. Tangle Weeds are only dangerous to small organisms. They are covered in tiny barbs designed to trap potential meals. Tangle Weeds lack the strength to do anything more than hinder larger life-forms."
:COMBAT TIPS
:"Tangle Weeds are de facto indestructible. If fired upon, they will retract into the ground for a few seconds, thus clearing the path for Samus. That said, if Samus is caught in the middle of a patch of these weeds she will not be damaged at all, instead she is slowed down as she moves through their midst."
===Metroid Prime Official Perfect Guide===
;TANGLE WEED
:"Tangle Weed will slow you down, but won't do any damage. If you fire upon a patch of Tangle Weeds, the tendrils will retract for a few moments."
==Development notes==
Clark Wen provided the "voice" of Tangle Weeds in Prime. Because he was short on time, he decided to record himself making the weeds' whisper-like sound instead of finding an existing sound, and adjusted the pitch of his voice up an octave.DidYouKnowGaming? "Metroid Prime Devs Share Secrets (EXCLUSIVE)". YouTube. April 17, 2022. Retrieved May 7, 2022. (starts at 11:54)
==Gallery==
Metroid Prime beta arm cannon.jpg|Possible beta Tangle Weed
Ruined gallery lichen tangle weed morph ball.jpg|Ruined Gallery
Tangle Weed.png|Samus scans a group of Tangle Weed.
Phazon_Tangle_Weed.png|Corrupted Tangle Weeds on Phaaze.
Phaaze tangle weed.png|Model of Phaaze Tangle Weeds.
Tangle Weed MPR.png|Metroid Prime Remastered
==References==
es:Planta Parasitaria
Category:Species
Category:Phazon
Category:Tallon IV
Category:Tallon Overworld
Category:Chozo Ruins
Category:Aether
Category:Phaaze
Category:Recurring Species
Category:Carnivorous Plants