What does the cryptic crossword clue "Plant is better with strange music (8)" mean?

The definition is "Plant". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of MUSIC ("music") [anagram: "strange"] + CAP (abbreviation of "better") = CAPSICUM; definition: "Plant" The answer is CAPSICUM.

Plant is better with strange music (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29257 | 4 Across | 2023-12-19 flower

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