Abstract
Clavariadelphus elongatus is described and illustrated as a new species from moist temperate forests of Pakistan. It is characterized by large subcylindrical basidiomata, light yellowish-pink to grayish-reddish orange coloration at maturity and ovoid to ellipsoid basidiospores. A morphological description and line drawings of anatomical structures for the new species are presented and comparison with closely allied taxa discussed. Molecular data inferred from nuclear rDNA ITS regions supports the recognition of the new species reported herein.
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