The image displays a close-up, overhead view of a plant's base, situated in Neerveli, Sri Lanka

The image displays a close-up, overhead view of a plant's base, situated in Neerveli, Sri Lanka. Numerous thick, green and yellowish-green stems originate from a dark, soil-like medium. A majority of these stems exhibit clean, blunt horizontal cuts at their upper ends, indicating recent pruning. Broader green leaves are visible beneath and between the primary stems. In the upper background, foliage from a variegated plant displaying purple, yellow, and green coloration is present. A small, partially obscured red object is visible within the lower right foliage. The scene is illuminated by bright, natural daylight, with a light-colored surface visible along the bottom edge.