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On the house is a strange flowering plant (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

freesia

'flowering plant' is the definition.
(type of flower)

'on the house is a strange' is the wordplay.
'on the house' becomes 'free' (something on the house is given away free).
'strange' is an anagram indicator.
'is'+'a'='isa'
'isa' with letters rearranged gives 'sia'.
'free'+'sia'='FREESIA'

(Other definitions for freesia that I've seen before include "Fragrant-flowered plant; faeries (anag.)" , "bloomer" , "See fair for fragrant flowers" , "Highly scented flower" , "Scented South African plant" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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