What does the cryptic crossword clue "Simple programme about energy plant (9)" mean?

The definition is "plant". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). APPLET (synonym="simple computer programme") + RE (synonym="with reference to; about") + E (synonym="with reference to; about") = APPLETREE The answer is APPLETREE.

Simple programme about energy plant (9)

Independent Cryptic #11762 | 12 Across | 2024-06-21 flower

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