Handy gear used in plant (9)

I believe the answer is:

hydrangea

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'in plant' is the definition.
'hydrangea' can be an answer for 'plant' (I've seen this before). I am not certain of the 'in' bit.

'handy gear used' is the wordplay.
'used' indicates an anagram.
'handy'+'gear'='handygear'
'handygear' with letters rearranged gives 'HYDRANGEA'.

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(Other definitions for hydrangea that I've seen before include "Garden flower - garden hay (anag)" , "Shrubby plant with showy flowers" , "Showy flower" , "Plant's" , "Ornamental flowering shrub - handy gear (anag)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.

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