Name: Alma Phoenix & Cottonwood, AZ USDA zone 9b, Sunset 13 & ??
I'm not sure there's such a thing as a "permaculture version" of a plant, but these folks can surely answer your question. http://www.phoenixpermaculture... Hope this helps.
Alma
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