Luminflora Lucida, named for its glowing quality, is a unique genus within the Luminous Glacies cluster. This bioluminescent flora features translucent, undulating petals with orange pollen, arranged radially with pronounced venation beneath an iridescent surface, resembling leaves despite their floral function. Standing 10-25 cm tall and weighing 15-50 g, its robust stem supports petal tissues emitting cool blue-green light (470-530 nm) via luciferin-luciferase reactions. Adapted to cold (0-10°C) deep ocean reefs, its subtle aquatic undulation aids pollen dispersal and nocturnal marine pollinator interaction. Classified in a new family allied with aquatic angiosperms, it serves as a habitat indicator and nocturnal food source. Its rare, protected populations enhance reef biodiversity through bioluminescent signaling.
Name
BIOME LUMINA #287/1000
Owner
0x92aC0fF0EB1DDbd581446FBD507b1Bf56775658E
ID#287
Rarity
LO:66%
MUSEUM
DATALAND
X-LO:MIN
YEAR
2025
X-LO:MIN
COLLECTION
DATALAND FOUNDING COLLECTION
X-LO:MIN
SPECIES NAME
LUMINFLORA LUCIDA
EX:MAX
CLUSTER
LUMINOUS GLACIES