What does the cryptic crossword clue "In brothers' house cultivate liliaceous plant (10)" mean?

The definition is "liliaceous plant". The wordplay uses a reversal. TILL (synonym="cultivate") in FRIARY (synonym="brothers’ house") = FRITILLARY; definition: "liliaceous plant" The answer is FRITILLARY.

In brothers' house cultivate liliaceous plant (10)

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