Cryptic crossword clue
Number collecting an aromatic plant 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word DITTANY

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The straight part
We know that "aromatic plant" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case aromatic plant = dittany.
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 DITTANY mean?

DITTANY noun
  1. A labiate plant, Origanum dictamnus, formerly renowned for its medicinal properties; dittany of Crete.
  2. A fragrant plant in the rue family, Dictamnus albus
  3. A fragrant herb in the mint family native to the eastern US, Cunila origanoides

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