What does the cryptic crossword clue "Shelter top of kale and different vegetable (4)" mean?

The definition is "vegetable". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). LEE (abbreviation="Shelter") + K (first_letter="kale") = LEEK; definition: "vegetable" The answer is LEEK.

Shelter top of kale and different vegetable (4)

Daily Mail Cryptic #16638 | 25 Down | 2021-08-10 flower

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