Description:
Alachia is a genus of flowering plants in the daisy family. The genus is native to North America, where it is widespread across much of the continent. There are about 30 species in the genus, most of which are found in the eastern and central United States. Some common names for Alachia plants include blue flax, false alachia, false flax, false daisy, and false sunflower. The genus is named after the Alachian Islands, a group of islands off the coast of Alaska.
