What does the cryptic crossword clue "American flower in Rhode Island, giant swallows also (3,6)" mean?

The definition is "American". The wordplay uses charade, container. RI (synonym of "Rhode Island,") + OGRE (synonym of "giant") + AND (abbreviation of "also") [container: "swallows"]; definition: "American flower" The answer is Rio Grande.

American flower in Rhode Island, giant swallows also (3,6)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3099 | 16 Down | 2021-03-14 flower

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