What does the cryptic crossword clue "Plant shop has alarm at the front (5,5)" mean?

The definition is "Plant". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PANIC (synonym="PANIC") + GRASS (synonym="GRASS") = PANIC GRASS The answer is PANIC GRASS.

Plant shop has alarm at the front (5,5)

Times Cryptic #28786 | 8 Across | 2023-12-14 flower

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