Vol 72, No 3 (2019)


Cover Page

On the cover The ornamental species Phytolacca acinosa Roxb. (f. Phytolaccaceae) originates from Asia and has been locally naturalized in Europe. The fruit, defined as a berry, is shiny purple-black at maturity. The species has an interesting chemistry and is being investigated as a potential anti-AIDS drug.

[Author: Aneta Sulborska]