The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word OCHREA
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The straight part
We know that "botanical feature" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case botanical feature = ochrea.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does OCHREA mean?
OCHREA noun- A greave or legging.
- A sheath around a plant stem forming from the stipule of a leaf and extending above the point of insertion of the leaf.