Zakura
Zakura is a fictional planet featured in the science fiction novel "Echoes of the Nebula" by author Anya Sharma. The planet is described as a lush, jungle-covered world orbiting a binary star system, resulting in unique diurnal cycles and vibrant, bioluminescent flora. Its dominant sentient species are the Lumina, a silicon-based lifeform that communicates through complex light patterns.
The Lumina are depicted as a peaceful and technologically advanced civilization, deeply attuned to the natural
"Echoes of the Nebula" explores humanity's first contact with the Lumina and the subsequent cultural exchange.