What does the cryptic crossword clue "In great pain I left plant (9)" mean?

The definition is "plant". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). TORMENT (synonym="pain") + I (abbreviation="I") + L (abbreviation="left") = TORMENTIL; definition: "plant" The answer is TORMENTIL.

In great pain I left plant (9)

Times Cryptic #29064 | 15 Across | 2024-11-02 flower

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