Rip up root for replanting, leaving petals in a bowl? (9)
I believe the answer is:
potpourri
'petals in a bowl?' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps you can see an association between them that I don't see?
'rip up root for replanting' is the wordplay.
'rip up root' anagrams to 'POTPOURRI'.
Though, I am unsure how this is indicated.
'leaving' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for potpourri that I've seen before include "Perfumed mixture; medley" , "Scented petals and spices" , "Dried petals for scent" , "Flower petals and spices used as perfume" , "A medley of popular tunes" .)