Flowers some pull up in spring (6)

I believe the answer is:

lupins

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'flowers' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both plants as well as being plural nouns.
Perhaps there's an association between them I don't understand?

'some pull up in spring' is the wordplay.
'some' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue (some parts of the word are used).
'LUPINS' can be found hidden inside 'pull up in spring'.

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(Other definitions for lupins that I've seen before include "Flowery things" , "Plants with tall flower spikes" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.

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