Alternative choice of potherbs (5)

I believe the answer is:

other

'alternative choice' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'of potherbs' is the wordplay.
'of' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'OTHER' is hidden in the letters of 'potherbs'.

(Other definitions for other that I've seen before include "Distinct" , "Remaining" , "Different, alternative" , "Very unusual" , "Not the one mentioned" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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