What does the cryptic crossword clue "Tree in the Spanish mainland principally (3)" mean?

The definition is "Tree". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). EL (abbreviation="the Spanish") + M (first_letter="mainland") = ELM; definition: "Tree" The answer is ELM.

Tree in the Spanish mainland principally (3)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17081 | 25 Down | 2023-04-21 flower

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