Cephalaria alpina, commonly known as the yellow cephalaria, alpine scabious[2] or yellow scabious, is a species of flowering plant in the family Caprifoliaceae native to the Alps in Europe.

Cephalaria alpina is a branched, perennial herbaceous plant growing to 60–100 centimetres (24–39 in) in height.

This plant shows pale yellow head-like inflorescences on the naked stems.

[3] This species is present in Western and Eastern Alps, in the northern Apennines and in the Swiss Jura.

It prefers nutrient-rich and limestone soils at an elevation of 1,000–1,500 metres (3,300–4,900 ft) above sea level.