👉 Aplonis is a genus of flowering plants in the family Apocynaceae, commonly known as the blueberry bushes or blueberries. They are native to Europe and Asia, with populations found throughout North America and Australia. A plantea, they have glossy leaves that are often grayish-green, but can also be brown, red, or even black. The flowers are typically small, white, or pink, and the fruit is a drupe-like capsule. They are widely cultivated