This close-up image, captured in Oturkpo, Nigeria, depicts the base and lower foliage of a herbaceous plant

This close-up image, captured in Oturkpo, Nigeria, depicts the base and lower foliage of a herbaceous plant. Multiple green stems, exhibiting reddish-brown discoloration at various nodes, ascend from a central cluster. Attached to these stems are elliptical leaves, predominantly green, with several showing areas of yellow chlorosis, particularly on lower leaves. The base of the plant is characterized by a dense aggregation of dried, brown, and purplish decaying leaf matter and sheaths. The plant is positioned above a grey, textured surface, possibly concrete or paved ground. Out-of-focus green and yellow foliage is discernible in the background. No individuals or overt actions are present within the frame; the scene illustrates natural plant growth and decay.