What does the cryptic crossword clue "Endless hell with weed in area of land (7)" mean?

The definition is "area of land". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). HEC (synonym="HEC") + TARE (synonym="an annual weed that features in a biblical parable") = HECTARE; definition: "area of land" The answer is HECTARE.

Endless hell with weed in area of land (7)

Times Cryptic #28535 | 9 Across | 2023-02-24 flower

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