Unidentified cactus-like plant (The Plants of Plunder)

This unnamed cactus-like species were brought to Earth by an alien scientist, and used by a group of criminals to further their goals.

Biology
The plants appear resemble a yellow-orange cactus, with a tall single stem, sometimes twisting and crooked, with bulbous protrusions going in various directions. Like cacti, they bear thorns, except their thorns are notably far larger than an Earth cactus. Additionally, they are able to shoot their thorns out at targets at high speed, and quickly regrow their fired spines. It is unknown if the cacti are sapient or otherwise intelligent, or if shooting thorns is just a defense mechanism when approached by other organisms.

Appearances

 * Batman Vol 1 #147 (1962)