Cryptic crossword clue
Plant found by fish next to part of canal network 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word CHARLOCK

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

CHARLOCK noun
  1. Any of several yellow-flowered cruciferous weeds of grain fields, especially wild mustard (Brassica kaber).

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