Convoluted position for a flower (5)

I believe the answer is:

lotus

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This clue might be a double definition.

'convoluted position' is the first definition.
'lotus' can be an answer for 'position' (lotus is a yoga position). I am unsure of the 'convoluted' bit.

'flower' is the second definition.
(I know that Lotus is a type of flower)

'for a' is the link.

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(Other definitions for lotus that I've seen before include "A blooming" , "Type of water-lily" , "One of the lilies" , "Plant promoting forgetfulness" , "TREE" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.

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