What does the cryptic crossword clue "Small quantity of grasses, mostly rudimentary (8)" mean?

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Small quantity of grasses, mostly rudimentary (8)

Times Cryptic #28804 | 19 Down | 2024-01-04

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INCH(small quantity), then OATEN(of grasses) minus the last letter

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