Luminifloris Spectrala, from Latin 'lumen' (light) and 'floris' (flower), with 'spectrala' denoting its striking spectral bioluminescence, is a rare fungal species in the Luminispectra Chromagloria cluster. It has a robust fruiting body (10-25 cm tall) with an intricate pleated cap featuring undulating margins and a funnel-shaped hymenophore. The surface exhibits vivid violet to ultraviolet hues with contrasting orange-yellow luminescent spots along ridges and gill folds. The sturdy stem has textured nodules with luminescent patches enhancing light emission. Bioluminescence occurs at 450-495 nm (blue spectrum) via a luciferin-luciferase system in localized vesicles. Found in temperate tropical caves (10-20°C), it grows on decaying organic and mineral-rich substrates, aiding nutrient cycling. Taxonomically, it belongs to Chromagloraceae (Agaricales), sharing traits of mystical spectral variants. Spore dispersal occurs via air currents and gentle swaying of elongated fruiting bodies. Its extensive mycelium network decomposes complex plant polymers, playing a vital saprotrophic ecological role underground.
Name
BIOME LUMINA #175/1000
Owner
0xcaC16221fC3CEB054a028e6d1DC03b5e1b95b08B
ID#175
Rarity
X-HI:13%
MUSEUM
DATALAND
X-LO:MIN
YEAR
2025
X-LO:MIN
COLLECTION
DATALAND FOUNDING COLLECTION
X-LO:MIN
SPECIES NAME
LUMINIFLORIS SPECTRALA
EX:MAX
CLUSTER
LUMINISPECTRA CHROMAGLORIA