What does the cryptic crossword clue "Plant you recognised in France on border (5)" mean?

The definition is "Plant". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). TU (synonym="“you in France”") + LIP (synonym="“border”") = TULIP; definition: "Plant" The answer is TULIP.

Plant you recognised in France on border (5)

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