What does the cryptic crossword clue "Flower blooming, nothing less, up on border (5)" mean?

The definition is "Flower". The wordplay uses a reversal. TU (synonym="TU") + LIP (synonym="border.") = TULIP; definition: "Flower" The answer is TULIP.

Flower blooming, nothing less, up on border (5)

Times Cryptic #28665 | 21 Down | 2023-07-26 flower

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