What does the cryptic crossword clue "Blooming thing, much like a wolf (5)" mean?

The definition is "Blooming thing". The wordplay uses a deletion. LUPIN (deletion) = LUPIN; definition: "Blooming thing," The answer is LUPIN.

Blooming thing, much like a wolf (5)

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