What does the cryptic crossword clue "Plant making American tin in that way (8)" mean?

The definition is "Plant". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). A (synonym of "way") + CAN (synonym of "tin") + TH (abbreviation of "that") + US (synonym of "American"); definition: "Plant" The answer is ACANTHUS.

Plant making American tin in that way (8)

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