What does the cryptic crossword clue "Animal, vegetable, plant (11)" mean?

The definition is "plant". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). HORSE (synonym of "Animal,") + RADISH (synonym of "vegetable,"); definition: "plant" The answer is HORSERADISH.

Animal, vegetable, plant (11)

Guardian Cryptic #28962 | 5 Down | 2023-01-09 flower

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