What does the cryptic crossword clue "Moment to ship plant (4)" mean?

The definition is "plant". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). MO (synonym of "Moment") + SS (synonym of "ship"); definition: "plant" The answer is MOSS.

Moment to ship plant (4)

Guardian Cryptic #22293 | 23 Down | 2001-08-21 flower

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