What does the cryptic crossword clue "Plant embedded in stone thoroughfare (6)" mean?

The definition is "Plant". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). TREE (synonym="large plant") in ST (synonym="abbreviation for stone = imperial measure of weight") = STREET; definition: "thoroughfare" The answer is STREET.

Plant embedded in stone thoroughfare (6)

Independent Cryptic #11876 | 30 Across | 2024-11-01 flower

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