What does the cryptic crossword clue "Plant is found across Rhode Island (4)" mean?

The definition is "Plant". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). I (first_letter="is") + R (abbreviation="Rhode") + IS (abbreviation="Island") = IRIS; definition: "Plant" The answer is IRIS.

Plant is found across Rhode Island (4)

Guardian Cryptic #28926 | 24 Across | 2022-11-28 flower

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