What does the cryptic crossword clue "Tree's total area collecting carbon (5)" mean?

The definition is "Tree". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SUM (synonym="total") + A (abbreviation="area") + C (abbreviation="carbon") = SUMAC; definition: "Tree's" The answer is SUMAC.

Tree's total area collecting carbon (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29073 | 12 Across | 2023-05-18 flower

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