Stare wildly at type of daisy (5)

I believe the answer is:

aster

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'type of daisy' is the definition.
'aster' can be an answer for 'daisy' (I've seen this before). I am not certain of the 'type of' bit.

'stare wildly' is the wordplay.
'wildly' indicates an anagram.
'stare' is an anagram of 'ASTER'.

'at' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for aster that I've seen before include "Stare oddly at the flower" , "Tears (anag) - plant" , "Flowering plant; tares (anag.)" , "Kind of daisy" , "Large daisy" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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