What does the cryptic crossword clue "Plant shown in Ask the Family persistently? (7)" mean?

The definition is "Plant". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PUMP (synonym="PUMP") + KIN (synonym="KIN") = PUMPKIN; definition: "Plant" The answer is PUMPKIN.

Plant shown in Ask the Family persistently? (7)

Times Cryptic #28984 | 5 Across | 2024-08-01 flower

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