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Bloomer that can lead to tears (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

aster

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'bloomer' is the definition.
(aster is a kind of flowering plant)

'can lead to tears' is the wordplay.
'tears' anagrams to 'ASTER'.
Though, I am unsure how this is indicated.

'that' acts as a link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for aster that I've seen before include "Plant of Michaelmas daisy family" , "Tears about bright flower" , "Large daisy" , "Flower of the daisy family - rates (anag)" , "Plant like a Michaelmas daisy" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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