What does the cryptic crossword clue "Custom with a time in natural surroundings (7)" mean?

The definition is "natural surroundings". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). HABIT (synonym="Custom") + A (from clue) + T (abbreviation="time") = HABITAT; definition: "natural surroundings" The answer is HABITAT.

Custom with a time in natural surroundings (7)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17251 | 18 Down | 2023-12-15 flower

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