Flower found in Middle East (3)
I believe the answer is:
lee
'flower' is the definition.
(I've seen this in other clues)
'in middle east' is the wordplay.
'in' says the answer is hidden in the clue.
'LEE' is hidden in the letters of 'middle east'.
'found' acts as a link.
(Other definitions for lee that I've seen before include "The sheltered side - of Cork's river?" , "Towards the side away from the wind (naut)" , "Bruce ___, martial arts ace" , "actor" , "Confederate general" .)