👉 Blighia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Apiaceae. It is found primarily in tropical and subtropical regions, including South America, Australia, and New Guinea. Blighia are commonly known as "bluebells" or "bluestem" due to their distinctive pink flowerheads. The name "Blighia" comes from the Latin word "blihus," which means "blue." The genus was originally named after a type of flowering plant called "Bl