spi·ru·li·na 
(spī′rə-lēnə, spîr′ə-)
(spī′rə-lēnə, spîr′ə-)n.
Any of several cyanobacteria of the genus Arthrospira (formerly Spirulina) that are grown in bulk, dried, and used as nutritional supplements for their high levels of protein, vitamins, and minerals.
[New Latin Spīrulīna, genus name, from Late Latin spīrula, twisted cake; see SPIRULA.]