What does the cryptic crossword clue "Caught African animal in European plant (9)" mean?

The definition is "plant". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). C (synonym of "Caught") + ELAND (synonym of "African animal") + IN (synonym of "in") + E (synonym of "European"); definition: "plant" The answer is CELANDINE.

Caught African animal in European plant (9)

Times Cryptic #28644 | 22 Across | 2023-07-01 flower

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