What does the cryptic crossword clue "Stake the Spanish plant (5)" mean?

The definition is "plant". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). BET (synonym="Stake") + EL (abbreviation="the Spanish") = BETEL; definition: "plant" The answer is BETEL.

Stake the Spanish plant (5)

Daily Mail Cryptic #16496 | 6 Down | 2021-01-22 flower

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