What does the cryptic crossword clue "Silk cut completely the wrong way (8)" mean?

The definition is "Silk". The wordplay uses a reversal. PRUNE (synonym="cut") + ALL (reversal="ALL") = PRUNELLA; definition: "Silk" The answer is PRUNELLA.

Silk cut completely the wrong way (8)

Times Cryptic #28779 | 12 Across | 2023-12-06 flower

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