What does the cryptic crossword clue "Green Spanish boy taken in by virgin in Mexico (9)" mean?

The definition is "Green". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). JUAN (synonym="Spanish boy’s name") in MARIA (synonym="Spanish name, so “in Mexico”, for the Virgin Mary") = MARIJUANA; definition: "Green" The answer is MARIJUANA.

Green Spanish boy taken in by virgin in Mexico (9)

Independent Cryptic #11915 | 24 Across | 2024-12-17 flower

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