What does the cryptic crossword clue "Time to import grass bloomers (6)" mean?

The definition is "Time". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). RAT (synonym="‘grass’, snitch") in ERA (synonym="‘time’") = ERRATA; definition: "bloomers" The answer is ERRATA.

Time to import grass bloomers (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29475 | 26 Across | 2024-08-30 flower

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