What does the cryptic crossword clue "White stone in lake rolled back onto flower (9)" mean?

The definition is "White stone". The wordplay uses a reversal. BALA (reversal="BALA") + ASTER (synonym="”flower”") = ALABASTER; definition: "White stone" The answer is ALABASTER.

White stone in lake rolled back onto flower (9)

Guardian Cryptic #29038 | 25 Across | 2023-04-07 flower

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