What does the cryptic crossword clue "Problem with a century plant (5)" mean?

The definition is "plant". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of A ("a") + SUM (synonym of "Problem") + C (synonym of "century") = SUMAC; definition: "plant" The answer is SUMAC.

Problem with a century plant (5)

Times Cryptic #28808 | 6 Across | 2024-01-09 flower

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