Originally Posted by
SeasonedWarrior
Is this place called Blewitt pass because of the fungus of the same name???
Regards,
Charles of Mendocino AKA Seasoned Warrior
I don't know about that for sure, but I don't think so. I think it was named after someone named Blewett, not the blewits.
I read your comment about the chanterelle on my blog. I'm not certain if it was a chanterelle or not--definitely bright orange, no gills.
I will go out and fetch it home and take a closer look at it. I would be delighted if it were truly a chanterelle

. However, I suspect that it might be a
Boletus or
Suillus species, especially as the mushroom I found was growing under a Douglas Fir.
Thanks for the comment!
East Hill