What does the cryptic crossword clue "Ivy can be found in impoverished eras (6)" mean?

The definition is "Ivy". The wordplay uses a hidden word. Hidden in "ivy can be found in impoverisHED ERAs" The answer is HEDERA.

Ivy can be found in impoverished eras (6)

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