barilla

Etymology
Borrowed from.

Noun

 * 1)  Any of several not closely related saltmarsh plants that were once burnt to obtain soda ash, such as.
 * 2) The alkali produced from the plant, an impure carbonate of soda, used for making soap, glass, etc., and for bleaching.
 * 3) Impure soda obtained from the ashes of any seashore plant, or kelp.