flowers quiz

[swampgirl]

I'm trying to help my sister but not getting very far with the following cryptic clues on flowers. Can anyone help me please. (1) Rare flower of the armed forces. 8.6. (2) Add an 's' to cleanse you of your sins. 6. (3) Busy lizzie is one. 7.

[WTW]

2 Abutilon

[crofter]

(2) I wonder if this is THRIFT (plant) from SHRIFT (absolution)? If so, the clue could have been better.

[WTW]

2. Anagram of Abutilon +s gives you Ablutions, but cleansing of sins is Absolution?, which leaves a letter o over.

[crofter]

WTW ~ it was your answer that got me thinking. Note however that the answer has only 6 letters (I think)

[WTW]

crofter - It's the add an "s", rather than substitute an "s" that has me stumped.

[jane mark 2]

(1) There is a Military Orchid

[WTW]

2. Got it! The plant is Spurge - (S)purge

[Argee2]

Spurge. S+purge.

[crofter]

Good Clue! Excellent answers! Well Done!