What does the cryptic crossword clue "In flight, bat is not a plant-fancier (8)" mean?

The definition is "a plant-fancier". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of BATISNOT ("bat is not") [anagram: "In flight,"] = BOTANIST; definition: "a plant-fancier" The answer is BOTANIST.

In flight, bat is not a plant-fancier (8)

Times Cryptic #28804 | 9 Across | 2024-01-04 flower

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