What looks like dead wood that’s been spray painted is actually caused by a fungus called Chlorociboria. The blue-green stain is a metabolite called xylindein. Historically, wood stained green by Chlorociboria has been valued for inlaid woodwork. This American Scientist article on The Fine Art of Decay talks about woodworking with fungal pigments.
Fungi of Nelson Lakes: Episode I: Chlorociboria
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