The image displays a close-up of a plant situated within a vegetated area in Ban Naduan, Laos

The image displays a close-up of a plant situated within a vegetated area in Ban Naduan, Laos. Multiple clusters of small, spherical, deep red fruits are attached directly to a brown woody stem. Surrounding the stem are green, textured leaves with prominent venation; one leaf positioned at the lower right exhibits a yellowing discoloration. Several small, dark-colored ants are observed on a large green leaf to the left of the main stem. The background consists of out-of-focus green foliage and tree branches, indicating a dense natural environment, illuminated by natural daylight filtering through the canopy.