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More than one tree languishes (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

pines

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'more than one tree' is the first definition.
(pine is a kind of tree)

'languishes' is the second definition.
('pine' can be a synonym of 'languish')

(Other definitions for pines that I've seen before include "Yearns for evergreen trees?" , "Longs for or languishes" , "Longs for evergreen trees" , "Coniferous trees" , "Yearns for the conifers" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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