The image is a close-up of a plant stem and roots. The stem is brown and appears to be old and weathered, with a rough texture. The roots are dark brown and have a rough, uneven surface. The top of the stem is slightly curved and has a small indentation in the center. The background is blurred, but it seems to be a natural setting with green foliage. The image is taken from a top-down perspective, looking down on the stem and the roots.