What does the cryptic crossword clue "South American plant in old California (3)" mean?

The definition is "South American plant". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). O (abbreviation="old") + CA (abbreviation="California") = OCA; definition: "South American plant" The answer is OCA.

South American plant in old California (3)

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