Apoikuwagata
The Apoikuwagata (Veronica schmidtiana) is a perennial plant unique to Mt. Apoi, standing about 10 cm tall and blooming bluish-purple flowers around June. Its name originates from the resemblance to the "Kuwagata," a crest attached to helmets during the Sengoku period, and shares its etymology with the stag beetle. This plant has adapted to Mt. Apoi's ultra-basic peridotite soil, an environment unsuitable for typical plant growth, resulting in distinctive traits such as deeply purple-colored leaves and flowers and shorter stature. Many endemic species thrive here without competing with other plants. In the rocky peridotite areas near the summit, Apoikuwagata is found growing independently, showcasing its remarkable adaptation to this unique environment.
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