Schistostega
| Schistostega | |
|---|---|
| Luminous moss photographed in Japan | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Division: | Bryophyta |
| Class: | Bryopsida |
| Subclass: | Dicranidae |
| Order: | Dicranales |
| Family: | Schistostegaceae Schimp. |
| Genus: | Schistostega D. Mohr |
| Species: | S. pennata |
| Binomial name | |
| Schistostega pennata (Hedw.) F.Weber & D.Mohr | |
Schistostega pennata, also called goblin gold, Dragon's gold, luminous moss or luminescent moss, is a haplolepideous moss (Dicranidae) known for its glowing appearance in dark places. It is the only member of the family Schistostegaceae.