''Clavogaster'' is a genus of gasteroid fungi in the family Agaricaceae. The genus was

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by German mycologist

Paul Christoph Hennings Paul Christoph Hennings (November 27, 1841 – October 14, 1908) was a German mycologist and herbarium curator. He discovered the study of cryptogams and mushrooms as a volunteer at the botanical garden. Although circumstances initially prevent ...

in 1896 to contain the type species ''Clavogaster novozelandicus'', which is now a synonym of ''

Clavogaster virescens ''Clavogaster virescens'' is a species of secotioid or pouch-like fungus in the family '' Strophariaceae''. It is endemic and indigenous to New Zealand,

''.

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Agaricaceae Agaricales genera Taxa named by Paul Christoph Hennings {{agaricaceae-stub

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