Noctilucus Borealis Flora, named from Latin nocti (night) and lucus (light), is a nocturnally bioluminescent plant thriving in temperate rainforest understories at 15-25°C. This 10-25 cm tall species, weighing up to 15 g and part of the Photosynthetica Luminescentia cluster, features intricate spirally arranged, ruffled semi-translucent petals with pink-blue undertones and orange-yellow glandular spots likely marking pollen sacs or nectar guides. Fine venation and flexible stems allow gentle swaying, aiding pollination. Bioluminescence (420-490 nm blue) arises via luciferin-luciferase enzymatic activity in epidermal and glandular tissues, producing soft nocturnal glow. Ecologically, it attracts specialized nocturnal pollinators including moths and bioluminescent beetles. Belonging to a genus of 10 species in the Photosynthetica family, N. Borealis is endangered, highlighting conservation needs.
Name
BIOME LUMINA #254/1000
Owner
0x6dE871e6E9d6271c701f0dc031e3a4CD35681264
ID#254
Rarity
LO:60%
MUSEUM
DATALAND
X-LO:MIN
YEAR
2025
X-LO:MIN
COLLECTION
DATALAND FOUNDING COLLECTION
X-LO:MIN
SPECIES NAME
NOCTILUCUS BOREALIS FLORA
EX:MAX
CLUSTER
PHOTOSYNTHETICA LUMINESCENTIA