What does the cryptic crossword clue "Plant animals rejected (4)" mean?

The definition is "Plant". The wordplay uses charade, reversal. reverse of DEER (synonym of "animals") [reversal: "rejected"]; definition: "Plant" The answer is Reed.

Plant animals rejected (4)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3115 | 18 Across | 2021-07-04 flower

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