The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word BRACT
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The straight part
We know that "Flower-bearing leaf/" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case flower-bearing leaf/ = bract.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 BRACT mean?
BRACT noun- A leaf or leaf-like structure from the axil out of which a stalk of a flower or an inflorescence arises.