Trees And Bushes

[Scorpio-pp]

Pity a leader without a team.

The answer's a tree or bush.
Any ideas?

[mallyh]

is it elder ...........leader without a

[Scorpio-pp]

Thank you mallyh. Yes could be elder, but not sure where Pity and team come in?

[frugalfred]

I thought of Bush Rue, but can't see anything to do with a team.

[Canary42]

Aster - asterix the gaul without Roman Numberals XI - eleven for a team.

[frugalfred]

P(ity) A leader (first letter of) Without; two of 'em in a team, = pawpaw. That seems very obscure!

[Canary42]

Ooops - just realised I've missed the pity.

[Scorpio-pp]

Thanks Canary42, I like that one, but pity about the 'Pity'

[Scorpio-pp]

Thank you frugalfred, I think that's a bit complicated, but I welcome your input. I'm sure the answer's got to be simpler. I'm still in favour of mallyh's answer, but realise there are deficiencies.