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Go by plant (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

pepper

'plant' is the definition.
The answer is an example.

'go by' is the wordplay.
'go' becomes 'pep' (I've seen this before).
'by' becomes 'per'.
'pep'+'per'='PEPPER'

(Other definitions for pepper that I've seen before include "Sprinkle - condiment" , "Pungent condiment" , "Riddle" , "Pelt" , "Dot" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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