What does the cryptic crossword clue "Slug eating black part of plant (7)" mean?

The definition is "part of plant". The wordplay uses charade, container. BULLET (synonym of "Slug") + B (synonym of "black") [container: "eating"]; definition: "part of plant" The answer is BULBLET.

Slug eating black part of plant (7)

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