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Last bit of fruit tortured soul eats? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

lotus

'last bit of fruit' is the definition.
'lotus' can be an answer for 'fruit' (I've seen this before). I am not sure about the 'last bit of' bit.

I can't explain the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for lotus that I've seen before include "Plant that mythically induces languor" , "Mythical plant inducing languor" , "Mythical fruit inducing dreamy state" , "One of the lilies" , "Aquatic plant" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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