What does the cryptic crossword clue "Plants adult donated to society (6)" mean?

The definition is "Plants". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). A (synonym of "adult") + GAVE (synonym of "donated") + S (synonym of "society"); definition: "Plants" The answer is AGAVES.

Plants adult donated to society (6)

Independent Cryptic #11795 | 10 Across | 2024-07-30 flower

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