What does the cryptic crossword clue "Perhaps Austin's plant is not good enough (14)" mean?

The definition is "not good enough". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of AUSTINS ("Austin's") + FACTORY (synonym of "plant") = UNSATISFACTORY; definition: "not good enough" The answer is UNSATISFACTORY.

Perhaps Austin's plant is not good enough (14)

Guardian Cryptic #29020 | 21 Across | 2023-03-17 flower

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