What does the cryptic crossword clue "Member of Daisy's family's attempt to flog doormat? (8)" mean?

The definition is "Member of Daisy’s family". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). HAWK (synonym="flog") + WEED (synonym="doormat?") = HAWKWEED; definition: "Member of Daisy's family's" The answer is HAWKWEED.

Member of Daisy's family's attempt to flog doormat? (8)

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