What does the cryptic crossword clue "Plants beginning to cause rash (6)" mean?

The definition is "rash". The wordplay uses acrostic, charade. C (first letter of "cause") + HIVES (synonym of "rash") [first letter: "beginning"]; definition: "Plants" The answer is CHIVES.

Plants beginning to cause rash (6)

Independent Cryptic #11829 | 5 Across | 2024-09-07 flower

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