Task: Text Simplification
Input (English): genista juncea -rrb- , also known as weaver 's broom , is a perennial , leguminous shrub native to the mediterranean region in southern europe , southwest asia and northwest africa , where it is found in sunny sites , usually on dry , sandy soils.
Output (English): genista juncea is a perennial leguminous shrub native to the mediterranean region in southern europe , southwest asia , and northwest africa.