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''Schistostega pennata'', also called goblin's gold or luminous moss or luminescent moss,〔USDA Forest Service, (Gotchen Risk Reduction and Restoration Project )〕 is a moss known for its glowing appearance in dark places. It is the only member of the family Schistostegaceae. The moss's greenish-gold glowing appearance is due to the clear, spherical cells in the protonema that can collect even the faintest light like lenses, and the chloroplasts nearby in turn give off the greenish glow from the reflected light.〔(''"Schistostega pennata"'' ). Reference Desk of the Washington Natural Heritage Program. (Japanese Botanic Garden )〕 It is easily outcompeted by other mosses and plant species in open lighter areas, but its ability to reflect light allows it to grow in shady places that other plants cannot survive. It prefers damp mineral soils with a source of dim light, such as reflection from a pool, overturned tree roots, and entrances to animal burrows. ''S. pennata'' is found in China, Japan, Siberia, Europe, and North America.〔(''"Schistostega pennata"'' ). ''Moss Flora of China''.〕 ==References== 〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Schistostega」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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