Cryptic crossword clue
Bushes begin to grow, surprising ladies 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word BUDDLEIAS

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The straight part
We know that "Bushes" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case bushes = buddleias.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does BUDDLEIAS mean?

BUDDLEIAS noun
  1. A tree or shrub of the genus Buddleja, especially Buddleja davidii, a large ornamental shrub whose lilac flowers attract butterflies.

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