Report of comic hero, one growing wild? (9)

I believe the answer is:

dandelion

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'one growing wild?' is the definition.

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(Other definitions for dandelion that I've seen before include "It has a bright yellow flower followed by a fluffy seed ball" , "Weed with deeply incised leaves" , "I nod, laden with yellow flower" , "salad leaves" , "Common yellow-flowered plant" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.

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