What does the cryptic crossword clue "Eurasian rose, say, worker planted in row (9)" mean?

The definition is "Eurasian rose". The wordplay uses charade, container. EG (synonym of "say,") + ANT (synonym of "worker") + LINE (synonym of "row") [container: "planted"]; definition: "Eurasian rose," The answer is EGLANTINE.

Eurasian rose, say, worker planted in row (9)

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