The plant looks like wheat to you and me (6)

I believe the answer is:

cornus

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'the plant looks like' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this definition defines the answer.

'wheat to you and me' is the wordplay.
'wheat' becomes 'corn' (synonyms).
'to you and me' becomes 'us'.
'corn'+'us'='CORNUS'

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