Touch-me-not (Impatiens noli-tangere) | Vintage Botanical Print from Familiar Wild Flowers F. Edward Hulme | Circa 1890–1905

This antique botanical print depicting Touch-me-not (Impatiens noli-tangere) is taken from Familiar Wild Flowers, the renowned natural history publication by Reverend F. Edward Hulme. Produced during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, the print is approximately 120–135 years old, embodying the elegance and precision of Victorian botanical illustration.

A fascinating inhabitant of damp woodlands and shaded riverbanks, Touch-me-not is best known for its distinctive yellow, orchid-like flowers and its remarkable seed pods. When fully ripe, these pods burst open at the slightest touch, scattering seeds in all directions—a characteristic that inspired the plant's memorable common name and intrigued generations of botanists and nature lovers.

Carefully rendered in rich colour and fine detail, the illustration reflects the Victorian passion for exploring and documenting the natural world. Hulme's publications brought the beauty and diversity of Britain's wild flora to a wide audience, blending scientific accuracy with artistic craftsmanship in a manner that remains captivating today.

Presented unframed but professionally mounted, the print is ready for display or may be framed to suit individual interiors and collections. Its age, historical significance, and decorative appeal make it an excellent addition to collections of antique prints, botanical art, and Victorian natural history.

More than a century after its publication, this Touch-me-not illustration continues to capture the curiosity and charm of one of nature's most ingenious wildflowers, preserving a remarkable chapter in the history of botanical publishing.