What does the cryptic crossword clue "Plant in a container like this (8)" mean?

The definition is "Plant". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). A (from clue) + CAN (abbreviation="container") + THUS (synonym="like this") = ACANTHUS; definition: "Plant" The answer is ACANTHUS.

Plant in a container like this (8)

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