Bright bloom (5)

I believe the answer is:

lupin

(Other definitions for lupin that I've seen before include "Spiky flower" , "Nobody's child" , "Flowering plant" , "Colourful plant of pea family" , "Garden plant with long, spiky flowers" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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