What does the cryptic crossword clue "Tropical fruit tree has thorn protecting bunch? (5,4)" mean?

The definition is "Tropical fruit tree". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). CREW (synonym="bunch") in SPINE (synonym="thorn") = SCREW PINE; definition: "Tropical fruit tree" The answer is SCREW PINE.

Tropical fruit tree has thorn protecting bunch? (5,4)

Times Cryptic #28898 | 15 Across | 2024-04-23 flower

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