The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word SPICEBUSH
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The straight part
We know that "In America, plant" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case in america, plant = spicebush.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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.
What does SPICEBUSH mean?
SPICEBUSH noun- The common spicebush, Lindera benzoin, whose leaves have a distinctive strong citrusy aroma.
- Any plant in the genus Calycanthus