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Poppy or sunflower bit (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

seed

(Other definitions for seed that I've seen before include "High-ranked player in a knock-out tournament" , "Basis for new plant" , "Court favourite" , "Top competitor" , "Source -- germ" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.
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