What does the cryptic crossword clue "Annoying press broadcast on moorland plant (8)" mean?

The definition is "Annoying". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). NEED (synonym="NEED") + LING (synonym="‘moorland plant’") = NEEDLING; definition: "Annoying" The answer is NEEDLING.

Annoying press broadcast on moorland plant (8)

Guardian Cryptic #28975 | 15 Across | 2023-01-24 flower

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