Crops up with wild crocus (6)

I believe the answer is:

occurs

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'crops up' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are verbs in their -s form, I don't understand how one could define the other.

'wild crocus' is the wordplay.
'wild' is an anagram indicator.
'crocus' anagrammed gives 'OCCURS'.

'with' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for occurs that I've seen before include "Comes to pass" , "Happens or comes to mind" , "Happens, takes place" , "Crocus (anag)" .)

I've seen this clue in the Irish Times.

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