Crossword Genius

Joyful orchids cultivated without state backing (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

rhapsodic

'joyful' is the definition.
(rhapsody is intense joy)

I don't understand how the remainder of the clue works.

(Other definitions for rhapsodic that I've seen before include "Expressing ecstatic feeling" , "Like an irregular and emotional composition" , "of utter delight" , "Wildly emotional" , "Ecstatic, extravagantly enthusiastic" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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