What does the cryptic crossword clue "Grasslike plant beginning to sprout on border (5)" mean?

The definition is "Grasslike plant". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). S (first_letter="sprout") + EDGE (synonym="border") = SEDGE; definition: "Grasslike plant" The answer is SEDGE.

Grasslike plant beginning to sprout on border (5)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17275 | 4 Down | 2024-01-19 flower

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