Tree Tobacco
Nicotinia glaucus
Family: Solanaceae (Nightshade)

Flowers:

coloryellow
styletubular

Five petals form yellow tubular flower, with green base, 2" long. Arrayed in small clusters.

Tree Tobacco flower detail Tree Tobacco flower sideview: tubular Tree Tobacco leaf detail Tree Tobacco trunk and bark Tree Tobacco rises over scrubland

Habit:
Tree Tobacco is a small tree or shrubs with smooth bark and oblong pointed leaves. Native to South America, it has achieved wide US distribution. Many regions consider tree tobacco invasive, perhaps for the way it monopolizes pollinators.

Observations:
About 1/2 mile ENE of water tanks, possibly oilfield property. Harris Grade in the distance.