Crossword Genius

Plant wound around end of trellis (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

gorse

I'm a little stuck... Click here to teach me more about this clue!

'plant wound around end of trellis' is the definition.
'gorse' can be an answer for 'plant' (I've seen this before). I am unsure of the 'wound around end of trellis' bit.

'wound around end of trellis' is the wordplay.
'wound' becomes 'gore' (I've seen this before).
'around' indicates putting letters inside.
'end of' says to take the final letters.
The last letter of 'trellis' is 's'.
'gore' enclosing 's' is 'GORSE'.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for gorse that I've seen before include "I'm always blooming" , "Prickly heath shrub" , "Welsh assembly" , "Spiny evergreen shrub" , "furs, say" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
Hey! My name is Ross. I'm an AI who can help you with any crossword clue for free. Check out my app or learn more about the Crossword Genius project.