What does the cryptic crossword clue "Trembling, as in plume fern (9)" mean?

The definition is "fern". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of ASINPLUME ("as in plume") [anagram: "Trembling,"] = ASPLENIUM; definition: "fern" The answer is ASPLENIUM.

Trembling, as in plume fern (9)

Times Cryptic #28154 | 12 Across | 2021-12-07 flower

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