What does the cryptic crossword clue "A court beset by a hundred and one plants (5)" mean?

The definition is "plants". The wordplay uses charade, container. ACT (synonym of "court") + CI (synonym of "a hundred and one") [container: "beset"]; definition: "plants" The answer is CACTI.

A court beset by a hundred and one plants (5)

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