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Noted flower, an annual (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

easter

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'an annual' is the definition.

'noted flower' is the wordplay.
'noted' becomes 'e' (I am not sure about this - if you are sure you should believe this answer much more).
'flower' becomes 'aster' (type of flower).
'e'+'aster'='EASTER'

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(Other definitions for easter that I've seen before include "Teaser about Christian festival" , "Festival after Lent" , "Christian festival in Spring" , "Christian celebration for Teresa" , "holiday time" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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