A new flavone glycoside isolated from the fern Pteris cretica has been
shown to be luteolin 7-O-robinobioside (1) by chemical and spectral m
ethods. In addition luteolin 7-O-rutinoside (2) and luteolin 7-O-gluco
side (3) have been isolated from this plant. Flavonoid 2 is reported f
or the first time in ferns.