Torch-thistle

TORCH'-THISTLE, n. A plant of the genus Cactus.common name of a subdivision of the genus Cactus, called also cereus, from cera, wax, from the resemblance of the stems to a wax candle. Torch-thistle is from the prickly stems, used by the Indians for torches.

TORCH'-WORT, n. A plant.