Automatic merge from submit-queue (batch tested with PRs 47724, 49984, 49785, 49803, 49618)
cmd/explain: make 'recursive' local var (not global)
**What this PR does / why we need it**:
Use a parameter instead of a global variable.
Spotted this while I was looking for our recursive directory walker.
**Which issue this PR fixes** *(optional, in `fixes #<issue number>(, fixes #<issue_number>, ...)` format, will close that issue when PR gets merged)*: no-issue
**Special notes for your reviewer**:
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