What does the cryptic crossword clue "Draws principally involving a plant in Asia (9)" mean?

The definition is "plant in Asia". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). RAFFLES (synonym="Draws") + I (first_letter="involving") + A (abbreviation="a") = RAFFLESIA; definition: "plant in Asia" The answer is RAFFLESIA.

Draws principally involving a plant in Asia (9)

Times Cryptic #28987 | 9 Across | 2024-08-05 flower

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