Cryptic crossword clue
Shrub grew on river in a month 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Shrub" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case shrub = rosemary*.
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 ROSEMARY* mean?

ROSEMARY* noun
  1. A shrub, Rosmarinus officinalis, that originates from Europe and Asia Minor and produces a fragrant herb used in cooking and perfumes.

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