luminous moss
Schistostega pennata (Hedw.) F.Weber & D.Mohr
Schistostega pennata, known as luminous moss, is a haplolepidous moss and the sole species in the family Schistostegaceae. It is recognized for its glowing appearance in low-light conditions and is found in regions including Labrador, Québec, Vermont, and parts of Europe such as Denmark, Luxembourg, and Belgium.
Description
Schistostega pennata (Hedw.) F.Weber & D.Mohr is a moss species in the family Schistostegaceae. It is distributed across Labrador, Québec, Vermont, Denmark, Luxembourg, and Belgium. Commonly referred to as luminous moss, it is also known by names such as goblin gold and Dragon's gold. This species belongs to the order Dicranidae and is notable for its bioluminescent-like appearance in dark environments. It was first described in 1803 and is the only species in its family.
Other common names
luminous mossschistostega moss
Distribution
Labrador · Québec · SE · Vermont-US · NO · DK · Grand Duchy of Luxembourg · Belgium · Walloon Region
Synonyms
Gymnostomum pennatumBryum pennatumCatoptridium smaragdinumSchistostega osmundaceaGymnostomum osmundaceumMnium osmundaceum