What does the cryptic crossword clue "Plant with variegated edges (5)" mean?

The definition is "Plant". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of EDGES ("edges") [anagram: "variegated"] = SEDGE; definition: "Plant" The answer is SEDGE.

Plant with variegated edges (5)

Guardian Cryptic #24871 | 16 Across | 2009-12-01 flower

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