Phenolic glycosides of the Salicaceae and their role as anti-herbivore defenses

► This is a review article on the role of phenolic glycosides in plant-herbivore interactions. ► Phenolic glycosides are characteristic secondary metabolites in Salicaceae. ► In this review, we summarize our current knowledge about the role of phenolic glycosides in mediating plant-herbivore interactions. ► We also review, what is known about their basic chemistry and occurrence in plants.